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.
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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina journalists attacked after covering LGBTQ event
The four journalists suffered minor injuries including scrapes and bruises and were treated in a local emergency room.
Bombs mailed to at least 5 journalists in Ecuador
In a statement Monday, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso said that his government “categorically rejects any kind of violent acts against journalists.”
Dozens of journalists harassed, injured amid Peru protests
CPJ emailed the police press office in Lima for comment but did not immediately receive any response.
Police in Ukraine beat and damage the equipment of journalists covering protests
Journalists with StopCor and Pryamiy called the police and went to the hospital to be examined.
Five Ecuador TV Stations Receive Letter Bombs, One Explodes
Last year, the RTS TV station came under gunfire, and in 2020 a bomb exploded at Teleamazonas.
Niger Credited With Negotiating Release of US Aid Worker, French Journalist
The releases followed a recent trip to Niger by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Family of Killed Cameroon Journalist Reports Threats from Officials Under Investigation
Cameroonian laws state that when a crime is committed using weapons and involving military and police, a military tribunal investigates.
Colorado Proposal Would Cut Public Records Costs for Media
In a concession many journalists know well, Paul gutted his admittedly large request, leaving most of those government documents shrouded from the public's sight.
China, Russia Target Audiences Online With Deep Fakes, Replica Front Pages
At first glance, the woman appears to be presenting a regular newscast. But neither the broadcaster nor the Wolf News branding on the video is real. It's a deep fake, generated by artificial intelligence.
Thai Journalists Wary of Proposed Media Ethics Act
Supporters of the bill say it will improve journalism standards and protect against false news and disinformation.
‘Let Him Go,’ Biden Says as Russia Orders American Journalist Held Until May
When Biden was asked by reporters if he had a message for Russia on Gershkovich’s case, the president responded, “Let him go.”
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.
Albanian TV crew threatened at gunpoint, camera operator assaulted
During a joint press freedom mission to Albania in November 2022, CPJ and other press freedom organizations found that the safety of journalists continues to be an issue in the country.
US Citizen, Somali Convicted in Journalist's Hostage-Taking
Hassan and Tahlil were scheduled to be sentenced on September 6.
Europe and Central Asia: Women on the frontline of defending free speech
Women around the world are creating their own networks as a means of self-protection, solidarity, and support.
Sweden: The settlement which closed a gag lawsuit risks negatively impacting press freedom
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) fears the deal will negatively impact media freedom and urges the Swedish authorities to take new measures against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
Attempt by Ecuador’s government to silence investigative journalism
Sanguña was referring to President Lasso’s televised address on 14 February, when he referred to La Posta’s investigative reporters as “media terrorists” and accused them of being linked to drug trafficking.
Russia Outlaws Meduza News Site in Latest Media Crackdown
Those prosecuted for cooperating with an undesirable organization can face heavy fines or even multiyear jail terms.