Violence, War and New Laws Increase Risks for Media in 2022
The war in Ukraine and violence in Mexico, coupled with repressive laws and crackdowns from Russia to Myanmar, added up to a tough year for journalists.
Record Number of Journalists Jailed Globally
Criminalization of journalism is on the rise around the globe with a record 363 journalists jailed
Finland: Reporting on national security issues must not become a taboo, RSF warns after observing the Helsingin Sanomat trial
Finland is ranked 5th out of 180 countries in RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Draconian bills resubmitted to Iraqi parliament
The bill that is supposed to reinforce free speech and the right to protest peacefully was resubmitted to parliament on 3 December.
After an increase in attacks on journalists in Kosovo, police and international forces asked to provide better protection
Kosovo is ranked 61st out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Philippines urged to decriminalise defamation after another reporter is sentenced to imprisonment
The type of judicial harassment to which Philippine journalists are subjected is one of the reasons why the Philippines is now ranked as low as 147th out of 180 countries in RSF's World Press Freedom Index.
“There’s nothing democratic about Elon Musk’s polls”
RSF: "The polls posted by Elon Musk are above all a way of bypassing legitimate institutions".
News anchor Ciro Gómez Leyva survives shooting attempt in Mexico City
CPJ is investigating the killings of 10 other reporters this year to determine the motive.
Kazakh financial police arrest investigative journalist Mikhail Kozachkov
Kozachkov had recently received threats against him and his family.
Bulgarian authorities question reporter and editor about sources
CPJ emailed questions to the press office of prosecutors in Varna and Bulgaria’s Ministry of Health, but received no reply.
Italian journalist Claudio Locatelli injured while covering war in Ukraine
Celesti told CPJ that he and Daniele were not injured.
Ethiopia must release journalist Meskerem Abera after second detention this year
Meskerem was held for weeks following her arrest in May in relation to a similar accusation, but was never formally charged.
Belarusian journalist Syarhei Chihrin detained for 7 days on extremism charges
CPJ emailed the Belarusian Investigative Committee for comment but did not receive any response.
National Security Provision in Iconic Press Club's Lease Concerns Some Members in Hong Kong
Musk Says He'll Be Twitter CEO Until a Replacement Is Found
He has also alienated some investors in his electric vehicle company Tesla who are concerned that Twitter is taking too much of his attention.
Golden Age of Cold War Radio Offers Lessons Today in Russia
The show had a large following among listeners in the then Soviet Union.
CPJ condemns Myanmar military junta’s harassment of The Irrawaddy
In March 2021, the junta charged The Irrawaddy under the penal code’s Article 505(a) for “disregarding” the armed forces in its reporting on anti-coup protests.
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.
Turkey: 25 journalists imprisoned in half a year
Turkey is ranked 149th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Elon Musk: Journalists’ Twitter Accounts Being Reinstated
Followers of the former White House bureau chief’s Twitter account were greeted with a blank screen and message saying “Account Suspended.”