Freelance journalist Frank Chikowore told CPJ that police threatened to beat the journalists if they continued trying to gain access to the court.

Elmedia covers politics on its YouTube channel, where it has about 100,000 subscribers.

Police spokesperson Ignatius Ady Prabowo said police were investigating and had examined the crime scene, according to reports.

At least 72 journalists had been harassed and attacked while covering the demonstrations

According to the penal code, those offenses can carry prison sentences of two to seven years and an unspecified fine.

Journalists covering the war in Ukraine can work freely and safely.

Those reports alternatively refer to the explosive device as a roadside bomb and a land mine. CPJ was unable to immediately determine the nature of the device.

The Telegraph was accused of releasing false information in relation to Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Reporters demand the release of Alt News co-founder who was accused of insulting Hindus.

CPJ called and sent text messages to Kazembe and Dzimbiti but did not receive a reply.

Journalists sign a banner calling for the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Qaderi is a reporter and producer for Radio Nawruz in Afghanistan.

CPJ’s calls to Patrick Muyaya, the DRC Minister of Communication and Media, and to Tina Salama, President Tshisekedi’s deputy spokesperson, went unanswered.

Disinformation and propaganda have a disastrous effect on independent news.

The charges stem from the journalists’ 2019 and 2020 reporting on corruption allegations involving a government official who remained in power following the Taliban takeover.

A prominent Russian journalist was accused of spreading false information.

Slavov received bruises on his hand from the stones, Lazarova told CPJ.