Zambian police briefly detain 2 Millennium TV journalists covering protest
Phiri told CPJ that they were covering the protest when a senior officer arrived at the scene and ordered police to “just pick everyone, arrest them.”
National Security Provision in Iconic Press Club's Lease Concerns Some Members in Hong Kong
RSF and 15 media outlets call for the release of French-Afghan journalist Mortaza Behboudi, held in Afghanistan
Behboudi began his career as a photojournalist at the age of 16 in Afghanistan
Nigerian Politicians Warned About Misinformation Ahead of Elections
A Nigerian Fact Checkers Coalition, made up of 14 newsrooms, is working to curb the spread of falsehoods.
Taliban bans, restricts media operations in 2 Afghanistan provinces
CPJ contacted Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid for comment via messaging app but received no response. CPJ was unable to locate contact information for the Taliban governor of Helmand.
Philippines urged to decriminalise defamation after another reporter is sentenced to imprisonment
The type of judicial harassment to which Philippine journalists are subjected is one of the reasons why the Philippines is now ranked as low as 147th out of 180 countries in RSF's World Press Freedom Index.
Seeing Wrongdoing and Injustice, Ugandan Journalist Uses Reporting for Change
Okoth went undercover to look into the allegations raised by patients.
#FreeMortaza - Support committee created for jailed French-Afghan journalist Mortaza Behboudi
The committee, which includes representatives of the 15 French media outlets and production companies for which he has worked, met for the first time on 9 February to determine its first steps.
With Media Under Fire, Organizations Rally to Offer Support
The union is also tracking deaths. As of November, the war has killed 43 journalists in Ukraine, including eight who were on assignment.
Azerbaijani photojournalist Vali Shukurzade sentenced to 30 days in jail
Administrative sentences are not subject to further appeal in Azerbaijan, Sadygova said, adding that she plans to file a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights.
Tajikistan authorities sentence 2 journalists to lengthy prison terms
CPJ emailed the Tajik Supreme Court, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the prosecutor general’s office for comment and to confirm the details of each case, but did not receive any replies.
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.
Kazakh financial police arrest investigative journalist Mikhail Kozachkov
Kozachkov had recently received threats against him and his family.
Iranian Activist and VOA Host Masih Alinejad Among TIME's Women of the Year
Seeing Wrongdoing and Injustice, Ugandan Journalist Uses Reporting for Change
Okoth went undercover to look into the allegations raised by patients.
Mexican journalist Alan García’s whereabouts unknown after December abduction
According to CPJ data, at least three journalists were killed in Mexico for their work in 2022
BBC Film About India's PM Modi, 2002 Riots Draws Government Ire
The documentary has caused a storm at other Indian universities too.
Russian Journalist Sentenced for Speaking Out on Ukraine
Nevzorov, who moved abroad after the start of the Ukrainian conflict, didn't have an immediate comment on the verdict.
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.
RSF expands “Uncensored Library” in Minecraft with room on Iran
RSF has also expanded the room dedicated to the Russian media.