Despite Releases, 50 Other Journalists Still Jailed in Myanmar
Myanmar’s media have suffered under nearly two years of the military takeover, analysts say.
Pompeo Calls Saudi Ties After Khashoggi 'Middle Finger' to Media
The CIA, which Pompeo once led, in findings later declassified by President Joe Biden, said that Salman ordered the killing of Khashoggi.
Russian journalist Insa Lander stranded at Georgia border after fleeing house arrest
CPJ has previously called on Georgia and other countries to refrain from denying entry to Russian journalists fleeing persecution for their work.
RSF helps create Observatory of Violence against Journalists in Brazil
Brazil is ranked 110th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
In Myanmar ‘We Have Lost Our Freedom of Expression’
The current environment makes it difficult for journalists to work, and as a result, the right of access to information is diminishing.
Staff of Serbian newspaper Danas gets email threatening Charlie Hebdo attack
In January 2015, heavily armed and hooded shooters attacked the Paris office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Israeli authorities shutter Voice of Palestine radio’s Israel operations, question 5 journalists
Israeli authorities closed the PBC’s Jerusalem office in 2018, according to news reports.
Turkish authorities harass Greek journalists covering earthquake, smash cameras and phones
CPJ emailed the Turkish Interior Ministry, the Presidency of Religious Affairs, and the Turkish Embassy in Athens for comment but did not receive any replies.
At least 28 journalists harassed, beaten, denied access while covering Nigerian state elections
Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, responded to CPJ’s request for comment sent by messaging app requesting evidence that the attacks in Lagos state were reported to his office.
Freed French Journalist Returns Home to Emotional Welcome
Dubois stepped off the plane at Villacoublay air base on Tuesday and went straight to hug family members waiting for him on the tarmac.
Analysts Say Sentencing of Belarus Journalists is Retaliation for Coverage
The website had millions of visits, Sidorova said, adding that it “was among the first media outlets that the authorities wanted to crack down on.”
Access to Some News Websites Restricted in Afghanistan
The news sites were still accessible via Wi-Fi, or on the Salaam state internet provider, as well as when accessed via virtual private networks or VPNs, VOA found.
Tunisian radio station director’s arrest sends harsh message to media
Tunisia is ranked 94th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Indian journalist Shashikant Warishe killed after coverage of land dispute
In a report published earlier Monday, which CPJ reviewed, Warishe alleged that Amberkar was involved in illegal land grabs and had threatened locals opposed to the construction of an oil refinery.
Access to VOA and RFE/RL websites restricted in Afghanistan
CPJ emailed the regulator and contacted Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid for comment via messaging app, but did not receive any replies.
At least 3 journalists injured by Russian shelling in Ukraine
None of the journalists were seriously injured, according to those sources.
Nigeria’s journalists must be able to cover elections without fear
Algerian journalist aged 77 held 48 hours, charged over satirical column
He issued an apology for last week’s column, claiming that it had been misunderstood and that he had not intended to hurt or offend anyone
Access to VOA and RFE/RL websites restricted in Afghanistan
CPJ emailed the regulator and contacted Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid for comment via messaging app, but did not receive any replies.
Bangladesh shutters newspaper run by political opposition party
Dainik Dinkal suspended operations on February 20 after the Bangladesh Press Council, a quasi-judicial, government-funded body headed by a former High Court judge, rejected its appeal against a government shutdown order, Biswas told CPJ.