CPJ calls on Turkish authorities to investigate airstrikes that killed Hawar News Agency reporter
ANHA is a news agency affiliated with the Kurdish administration of northeast Syria and broadcasts in six different languages.
Turkey: 25 journalists imprisoned in half a year
Turkey is ranked 149th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
After filming a Zambian police raid on the home of a politician, Muvi TV journalists were arrested and fined
Police initially intended to charge the journalists with obstruction of police under the penal code.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban have banned radio broadcasts of VOA and RFE/RL
RFE/RL’s Afghan service is among the most popular media outlets in Afghanistan.
Former Belsat TV contributor Larysa Shchyrakova detained in Belarus on undisclosed charges
Authorities did not disclose the reason for Shchyrakova’s detention, according to those sources.
Person Calling Media Outlets With Censorship Orders Was Not Government Official, Somalia Says
The Associated Press on Friday cited a media association’s concerns about the apparent directive.
The leader of South Korea suspends his question and answer session with reporters following a media dispute
Yoon's office said MBC was banned because of its "repeated distortion and biased reporting" on diplomatic issues.
Myanmar sentences 8 journalists to years in prison, releases 6 others
CPJ emailed Myanmar’s Ministry of Information for comment but did not receive any reply.
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.
Iranian journalists face long prison terms, lashes, and harsh restrictions over protest coverage
CPJ’s email to the Iran mission to the United Nations for comment, but did not receive any response.
Dozens of journalists harassed, injured amid Peru protests
CPJ emailed the police press office in Lima for comment but did not immediately receive any response.
Court Orders Release of Senegal Government Critic
Its 2022 Press Freedom Index ranked Senegal 73rd out of 180 countries — a fall of 24 places compared with 2021.
Spanish Journalist Hit by Pegasus Spyware in Legal Battle with Morocco
Morocco already has limited environment for media, rights experts say.
Journalists Say Elon Musk Needs to Reinstitute Monitoring of Twitter
Two media advocacy groups on Wednesday called on Musk to reverse course and implement policies to protect the right to legitimate information and press freedom.
30 Iran Journalists Still Detained Over Protests, Group Says
Iranian authorities say hundreds of people have been killed and thousands arrested during the protests.
Two Afghan journalists were beaten by armed men, one of whom was left unconscious
The men questioned him about their identity, his background as a journalist, and his work.
Media Climate in Albania Worsening, Press Freedom Advocates Say
In 2022, Albania fell 20 places in the press freedom index compiled by international watchdog Reporters Without Borders, from 83rd to 103rd place.
Political pressure on journalists risks undermining media freedom progress in Kosovo
the safety of journalists and impunity for crimes against journalists continue to pose challenges.
Number of Journalists Jailed in Turkey Doubles, Report Finds
The data makes Turkey the fourth most prolific jailer of journalists globally behind Iran, China and Myanmar. Globally, CPJ found 363 journalists in prison for their work.
Report on Trolls, Propaganda and Fear Stoke Bukele's Media Machine in El Salvador
Bukele's communications secretary did not respond to requests for comment about the troll operations.