Sixteen media leaders from 14 countries call for Algerian colleague’s release
RSF coordinated this joint message eight days ahead of a hearing on 18 January in Algiers to consider El Kadi’s appeal against his detention.
Deadly threats against Ukrainian reporters Sevgil Musaieva and Sonia Lukashova
Musaieva said that after the report was published, she and Lukashova started receiving threats.
The Dutch journalist claims that she was deported from Iraqi Kurdistan
The journalist was detained by Turkey in January 2015 for "distributing terrorist propaganda" for the PKK rebels.
Ethiopian authorities detain five journalists from Tigrai TV
That administration was removed from power by Tigray forces in June 2021 and, after a brief period off-air, Tigrai TV resumed service under the region’s new government that July.
The United States welcomes the release of a Belarusian journalist
The U.N. office on human rights said that nearly 1,300 people are in detention in Belarus on political grounds.
Anti-disinformation bill is slammed by Turkish journalist groups
Critics say the law could potentially be abused by the government to further crack down on independent journalism.
Founder's arrest leaves Kashmir Walla juggling court appearances and news coverage
The current situation for The Kashmir Walla is a far cry from the optimism with which it was founded.
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.
A Turkish court will hear a request to remove a judge from the case involving media
The case in question involves Erol Onderoglu, the Turkish representative for media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Journalists in Hong Kong are on trial for "sedition"
The two journalists, who have been detained for the last 10 months, have pleaded not guilty and face up to two years in jail if convicted.
In response to the crackdown on journalists in Iran, the RSF has activated nine UN mechanisms
Iran has become the biggest jailer of women journalists in the course of this crackdown.
Journalists in the Congo face death threats from M23 rebels as they flee for their lives
Conflict between the M23 and DRC government forces has escalated in recent days.
In Iran, an unprecedented number of women journalists have been detained
Iran has long held one of the world’s worst press freedom rankings, at 178th out of 180 countries.
Evidence suggests Pakistani shot reporter was targeted.
Pakistan's government formed an investigation team to look into the matter, which caused uproar in the country.
Blank Spots in the Barents Region, Environmental journalism in a challenging climate
The Barents Region includes northern Norway, northern Sweden, northern Finland, and northwestern Russia.
The headquarters of the news website Rondoniaovivo was shot at multiple times in northern Brazil
Rondoniaovivo, which was founded 18 years ago, covers topics including general news, security, and policing.
In light of the death of Hawar News Agency reporter by airstrikes, CPJ calls on the Turkish authorities to investigate
ANHA is a news agency affiliated with the Kurdish administration of northeast Syria.
Poland: In the land of gag lawsuits, a leading investigative journalist has been convicted without being heard by the court
Poland is ranked 66th out of 180 countries in RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
DRC soldiers attack journalist David Ramazani, police detain Janvier Bamunoba
According to a report by Amnesty International, military authorities have used their power to undermine people’s rights with impunity.
Leader of South Korea criticizes ban on broadcasters on airplanes
Yoon's predecessors have also been accused of suppressing freedom of speech.