A number of countries have urged the Marcos government to decriminalize libel and ensure the freedom of the press in the Philippines
Protection for journalists takes center stage at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in the United Nations.
Rappler contributor Frank Cimatu convicted of cyber libel in the Philippines
Cimatu is free on bail and will appeal the ruling, according to news reports.
Taiwan Broadcaster Aims to Fill Gaps in Coverage
Its arrival comes as China is pushing its influence into Taiwan’s media environment.
Iran targets French government as proxy to pressure Charlie Hebdo magazine
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) denounces Tehran’s use of blackmail in an attempt to put pressure on a French media outlet.
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.
At least 40 journalists targeted amid Brazil capital riot and aftermath
A full list including the other attacks on journalists can be found on the SJPDF’s website.
Journalists could be jailed for three years under a new ‘disinformation’ law in Turkey
Turkey currently ranks 149 out of 180 countries on Reporters Without Borders world press freedom index for 2022.
News anchor Ciro Gómez Leyva survives shooting attempt in Mexico City
CPJ contacted Gómez Leyva’s production team at Grupo Fórmula Friday morning via messaging app for comment, but did not receive any reply.
CPJ calls for Guatemala to halt investigation into elPeriódico journalists
Zamora has been imprisoned since July 29, 2022.
Media Drop ‘Dilbert’ After Creator’s Black ‘Hate Group’ Remark
Christopher Kelly, vice president of content for NJ Advance Media, wrote that the news organization believes in “the free and fair exchange of ideas.”
The Digital Front of Ukraine's Fight Against Russia
Working from bomb shelters has become the norm for Ukrainians like Roman Osadchuk.
Reuters Reporters' Online Accounts Faked to Approach China Activists
An Australia-based Chinese activist and dissident artist known as Badiucao first disclosed the impersonations Saturday on Twitter.
Turkish Court Sentences Journalist to Jail Under 'Disinformation' Law
The court's decision comes four months after parliament passed a "disinformation law" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party said would protect the public against the spread of false or misleading information.
Fleeing Taliban Rule, Journalists Find Themselves Trapped in Iran
The journalist is trapped in Iran on an expired visa and with limited options.
Pakistan urged to free journalist held illegally after being deported from Malaysia
The many cases of journalists being subjected to intimidation, abduction and torture is one of the main reasons why Pakistan is now ranked 157th out of 180 countries in RSF's World Press Freedom Index
UK: Court of Appeal ruling in case against Carole Cadwalladr risks chilling effect on public interest reporting
The UK is ranked 24th out of 180 countries in RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Slovenians Back Bill to Depoliticize Public TV
The ruling center-left coalition, which won elections in the Alpine country in April, passed the bill to reform RTV shortly after taking power.
Haitian journalist Roberson Alphonse survives shooting attack in Port-au-Prince, missing radio host found dead in Les Cayes
In a separate incident, on Monday, authorities in the southern Haitian city of Les Cayes found the body of radio commentator Garry Tess.
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.
Iran Warns France About 'Insulting' Khamenei Cartoons
Later Wednesday, Iran's Foreign Ministry said it had summoned French Ambassador Nicolas Roche.