A second constitutional complaint against Germany's Federal Intelligence Service Act
Germany ranks 16th out of 180 countries in RSF's World Press Freedom Index.
Senegalese journalist Pape Ndiaye jailed on false news charges
On March 3, police in the capital city of Dakar detained Ndiaye after he responded to a summons, according to media reports and the journalist’s lawyer Moussa Sarr, who spoke to CPJ by phone and messaging app.
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.
Guatemalan court approves sending detained renowned journalist to trial
Guatemalan court approves sending detained renowned journalist to trial.
Russian authorities seek 9-year prison term for journalist Maria Ponomarenko, detain RFE/RL columnist Iskander Yasaveyev
In August 2022, police searched Yasaveyev ‘s home and took him in for questioning
Russian authorities outlaw independent outlet Meduza
Organizations that receive such a classification are banned from operating in Russia
Fleeing Taliban Rule, Journalists Find Themselves Trapped in Iran
The journalist is trapped in Iran on an expired visa and with limited options.
Bombing Underscores Need for Task Force, Indonesian Journalists Say
Journalists investigating corruption or environmental issues related to large private interests are at risk of violence and intimidation
Taiwan Broadcaster Aims to Fill Gaps in Coverage
Its arrival comes as China is pushing its influence into Taiwan’s media environment.
Women journalists in Mexico are winning small victories against threats
Female journalists continue to report on corruption, politics and issues affecting women.
German Ballet Director Suspended Over Feces Attack on Critic
The Hannover state opera house apologized for the incident and said Monday that it was immediately suspending ballet director Marco Goecke.
Russian authorities in Crimea deny medical treatment for jailed journalist Iryna Danylovych
At least 19 journalists, including Danylovych, were behind bars in Russia and Russian-occupied Crimea on December 1, 2022.
Congolese journalist John Ngongo Lomango arrested over conflict reporting
Two local journalists attempted to visit Ngongo in detention but ANR officers refused to admit them, they told CPJ.
Police assault at least 9 Bangladeshi journalists covering Supreme Court Bar Association elections
CPJ’s calls and messages to Roy Niyati, a spokesperson for the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, did not receive any replies.
Assailants Used Identities of China Critics to Call In Bomb Threats
A journalist for Radio Free Asia is among three critics of China critics whose identities were used in an elaborate plot to make false bomb threats.
Suspected North Korean Spies Impersonating VOA, Other Reporters Online
At least seven journalists from five news organizations were impersonated by someone with APT43, Mandiant Senior Analyst Gary Freas told VOA on Wednesday.
Social Media, A News Destination for The Young?
Among the newsrooms the company is producing TikTok videos for is The Associated Press.
78 African journalists urge Senegal to free reporter, respect press freedom
Niang is currently hospitalised as a result of going on hunger strike and his health is beginning to deteriorate.
73 women journalists will spend 8 March behind bars
Of the 550 journalists and media workers who are currently imprisoned worldwide, 73 – more than 13% – are women, according to RSF’s press freedom barometer, a proportion that has doubled in the past five years.
South African court bans Independent Media outlets from publishing leaked intelligence report
South African court bans Independent Media outlets from publishing leaked intelligence report.