Two Peruvian journalists injured in hit-and-run
CPJ’s phone calls to the San Pablo police and the press office of Peru’s attorney general did not receive any replies.
Nigeria’s journalists must be able to cover elections without fear
Authorities detain journalists throughout Belarus, 5 remain in custody
Since March 10, authorities have detained at least seven journalists throughout the country, five of whom remain in custody, and raided the office of one outlet, according to media reports and civil society groups.
Europe and Central Asia: Women on the frontline of defending free speech
Women around the world are creating their own networks as a means of self-protection, solidarity, and support.
Free Speech Advocates Question Sincerity of Promised Uzbek Reforms
Journalists like Sodiqova, trained at home and abroad, still hope that Mirziyoyev hears their grievances.
Bangladeshi journalist Ayub Meahzi attacked, thrown off building
Hossain said the man was identified by CCTV footage and by Meahzi’s brother. Meahzi denied that his brother identified that man to the police.
CPJ calls on Maldives authorities to swiftly investigate threats against 2 Dhauru journalists
Maldivian blogger and reporter Ahmed Rilwan Abdulla and blogger and satirist Yameen Rasheed received death threats prior to their killings in 2014 and 2017, respectively.
Audiences Crave More, Says Journalist After Taliban Blocks VOA Radio
The Taliban said they would support media rights but quickly issued directives that analysts say amount to prior censorship.
Kashmir Registers Highest Number of Internet Restrictions Globally
Its global report on internet censorship in 2022 — released mid-January — found 32 countries were hit by a total of 112 restrictions. Nearly all came during times of protest or unrest.
In Russia, Censors Take On Truth Online
As Russia tries to control the narrative on the war in Ukraine, online news providers and aggregators find themselves in tricky territory.
With Media Under Fire, Organizations Rally to Offer Support
The union is also tracking deaths. As of November, the war has killed 43 journalists in Ukraine, including eight who were on assignment.
EU assesses media mergers for editorial independence and pluralism
The EU is also worried about the allocation of some countries' state advertising to pro-government outlets to influence the media.
Sierra Leone journalist Alie Melvin Tokowa beaten while filming political dispute
Tokowa told CPJ on April 5 that he continued to experience pain in his back, head, and neck and was scheduled for further X-rays on April 13.
In Belarus, Infa-Kurier newspaper stops publication following ‘extremist’ label
CPJ emailed the Partyzanski District Court of Minsk for comment but did not receive any reply.
Journalist Karol Noroña leaves Ecuador after death threat
CPJ’s email to the Attorney General’s office in Quito about these cases did not receive a response.
Brazil Police Say Gang Leader Likely Ordered Killing of British Journalist
According to police, Villar was the leader and key financier of an armed criminal group engaged in illegal fishing in the Amazon.
Authorities: TV Reporter, Girl Fatally Shot in Florida
A central Florida television journalist and a girl were fatally shot Wednesday afternoon near the scene of a fatal shooting from earlier in the day, authorities said.
Attempt by Ecuador’s government to silence investigative journalism
Sanguña was referring to President Lasso’s televised address on 14 February, when he referred to La Posta’s investigative reporters as “media terrorists” and accused them of being linked to drug trafficking.
Judge Orders Investigation of Guatemalan Journalists
Polish journalist held on spying charges takes his case to the European Court of Human Rights
Poland’s secret service claims Gonzalez used his role as a journalist as a cover for espionage, but officials have not publicly disclosed any supporting evidence.