Protest-hit Iran Arrests Lawyer of Detained Journalists: Report
The arrest brings to 25 the number of lawyers detained in connection with the protests, the reformist daily said.
Even journalists deemed close to the junta are no longer safe in Burma
The two journalists, Win Oo and Zaw Min Oo, were not on the military junta’s list of wanted journalists.
Ravi Nair faces criminal defamation suit by Adani Group
Nair told CPJ that the arrest warrant did not specify how he had allegedly defamed the company.
Rwanda: Following questionable trial on the death of a journalist, RSF and 85 organizations reiterate call for an independent investigation
Ntwali, founder of the YouTube channel Pax TV- IREME News and editor of the private The Chronicles newspaper, exposed human rights abuses in Rwanda and had received threats in the past.
Mongolia: RSF urges legislators not to override presidential veto of dangerous social media bill
Mongolia ranked 90th out of 180 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Journalists throughout Kazakhstan harassed, threatened for their work
Elmedia covers politics on its YouTube channel, where it has about 100,000 subscribers.
Analysis: Nearly 1,700 Journalists Killed Over Past 20 Years
Iraq and Syria were the most dangerous countries for journalists,
All parties to Nord-Kivu conflict asked to respect journalists’ work
A ceasefire between the FARDC and the M23 rebels, who took up arms again in 2021, was supposed to take effect in Nord-Kivu on 7 March
USA: RSF opposes Florida’s proposed anti-media bill and calls to overturn constitutional protections for journalists
If adopted, the draft legislation would overturn provisions in the current law protecting the media’s check on power by setting a high bar for defamation cases to be brought against media outlets.
Mazar-i-Sharif bombing – “biggest attack” on Afghan journalists in months
Afghan journalists have been among the leading targets of the Taliban since they seized power in Kabul in August 2021.
Increase in threats to journalists in Senegal
RSF calls on the authorities to free Ndiaye and to decriminalise press offences.
RSF expands “Uncensored Library” in Minecraft with room on Iran
The “Uncensored library” is an idea of the German creative agency DDB, the “Uncensored Library” was built with the help of the design studio BlockWorks
Polish ruling party resumes political and regulatory pressure on independent media
Poland is ranked 66th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Senegalese journalist Pape Ndiaye jailed on false news charges
CPJ’s calls to government spokesperson Abdou Kerim Fofana and Justice Minister Ismaila Madior Fall rang unanswered or did not connect.
Serbian reporter Marko Dragoslavić punched after Belgrade protest
CPJ emailed the press department of the Serbian Ministry of the Interior, which oversees the police, but did not receive a reply.
Georgian police beat, obstruct journalists covering protests against foreign agent law
CPJ emailed the Georgian police, the parliament, and the Special State Protection Service for comment, but did not receive any replies.
Italian police investigate Domani newspaper in criminal defamation case
CPJ emailed the Rome prosecutor’s office, the Roman police, and Durigon’s office for comment, but did not receive any replies.
Journalist Hosein Naderi revealed to have died in bombing at Afghan press event
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent via messaging app.
Georgian authorities deny entry to Russian journalist Aleksandra Shvedchenko
CPJ emailed the Georgian Interior Ministry police and the State Security Service for comment, but did not receive any reply.
China should improve overseas media accreditation, access following restrictive political meetings
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to CPJ’s email requesting comment.