Nigerian journalist Agba Jalingo charged with cybercrime over report on governor’s relative
CPJ has repeatedly documented the use of Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act to detain and charge journalists for their work.
CPJ calls for credible investigation into death of Rwandan journalist John Williams Ntwali
CPJ also emailed the Rwandan Ministry of Interior for comment but did not receive any reply.
Russian authorities outlaw independent outlet Meduza
Organizations that receive such a classification are banned from operating in Russia
Chilean journalist Felipe Soto Cortés convicted of criminal defamation
Soto said his lawyer had appealed the verdict.
Refusing to Stay Silent on Media Directives, Somali Journalist Goes on Trial
Mumo said the CPJ has heard that some journalists are avoiding reporting on certain stories because of the directive.
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.
US Lawmakers Condemn Harassment of Kyrgyz Media
Radio Azattyq is an affiliate of VOA’s sister network Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
South African Journalist, 90, Delivers News in the Desert
Hugo scoffs at people who read the news in their cellphones.
At least 3 journalists injured by Russian shelling in Ukraine
None of the journalists were seriously injured, according to those sources.
Facebook Parent Meta Threatens to Remove News from Platform
Last year, Meta briefly blocked news from its platform in Australia.
Mexican Journalists, Cultural Commentators Demand President End Provocations
According to Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Mexico is the world's deadliest country for journalists.
Uganda Court Quashes Part of Law Used Against Government Critics
There was no immediate response from government spokesman Ofwono Opondo to a Reuters request for comment.
Record Number of Journalists Jailed Globally
Criminalization of journalism is on the rise around the globe with a record 363 journalists jailed
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.
Abduction of three men highlights climate of terror for local reporters in Mexico
Mexico is one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists
Iran is denounced by the US over Journalist's Body
“The clerical state showed a fear of journalists even posthumously.”
RSF refers Algerian journalist’s imprisonment to United Nations
Algeria is ranked 134th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Algerian Journalist Arrested, His Media Offices Shut Down
Algerians expressed dismay online, including some who said they disagreed with El-Kadi's views.
Fleeing Taliban Rule, Journalists Find Themselves Trapped in Iran
The journalist is trapped in Iran on an expired visa and with limited options.
Demands for an international investigation into the murder of journalist Al-Absi
International and local Yemeni press freedom organizations call for an international investigation.