Facebook Parent Meta Threatens to Remove News from Platform
Last year, Meta briefly blocked news from its platform in Australia.
Journalist Ayub Ali Warty criminally charged, briefly detained in Iraqi Kurdistan
If convicted of defamation under Article 434 of the Iraqi penal code, he could face up to one year in prison
During a demonstration at a police station, Haitian journalist Romelson Vilcin was killed
Police detained Dimanche, a journalist for the privately owned broadcaster Radio Téle Zenith.
RSF condemns Latvia's censorship of Russian exile television
Several other independent Russian media have relocated to Riga after being forced to leave Russia.
Bangladeshi journalist Mamunur Rashid Nomani faces hearing over Digital Security Act charges
The two offenses cited in the chargesheet can each carry a maximum prison sentence of five years and a fine of 500,000 to 1,000,000 taka (US$4,674 to $9,348).
Turkey regulator forces closure of German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle’s office
In July 2022, authorities blocked the websites of DW and the U.S. Congress-funded broadcaster Voice of America. CPJ’s email to the Industry and Technology Ministry of Turkey did not receive any response.
Canadian broadcaster CBC closes China bureau after visa delays
With CBC’s departure, there are no Canadian media outlets with a permanent presence in China
Adani defends India's media bid after press freedom concerns
Adani, 60, is the world's third-richest person, with an estimated net worth of $134 billion.
Defamation complaint leads to jail time for DRC journalist Olivier Makambu
At least one other journalist remains in detention in the DRC.
Court confirms Algerian media director’s imprisonment
El Kadi’s arrest on 24 December and transfer to prison five days later have triggered a big outcry and a major international support campaign
Indian authorities prevent Pulitzer-winning Kashmiri journalist Sanna Irshad Mattoo from flying abroad
Kashmiri journalists have told CPJ that they are being barred from traveling abroad.
The headquarters of the news website Rondoniaovivo was shot at multiple times in northern Brazil
Rondoniaovivo, which was founded 18 years ago, covers topics including general news, security, and policing.
Exiled Pakistani Journalist Tells Dramatic Life Story in Graphic Novel
Growing up in a religious family in Pakistan, exiled journalist Taha Siddiqui wasn’t allowed comic books.
Free Speech Advocates Question Sincerity of Promised Uzbek Reforms
Journalists like Sodiqova, trained at home and abroad, still hope that Mirziyoyev hears their grievances.
Media Groups Warn Immigration Case Could Affect US Press Freedoms
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear a case Monday that some First Amendment experts warn could affect how journalists cover immigration.
Bosnia's Serb Region Moves to Criminalize Defamation Despite Protests
The legislation has prompted a public outcry since it was announced in early March, with journalists, civil society activists and diplomats saying it aimed to silence independent media.
More threats to press freedom across the Americas.
“Being a journalist is becoming a heroic profession in the Americas, and neither governments nor society is acting to protect the watchdogs of democracy.”
Turkey adds journalist Can Dündar to list of wanted terrorists; at least 14 other journalists also listed
Dündar, who reported on alleged weapon smuggling from Turkey to Syria in 2014, was convicted of aiding Gülen’s organization in 2020.
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
Bulgarian TV crew attacked with stones while investigating pollution at Serbian mine
Slavov received bruises on his hand from the stones, Lazarova told CPJ.