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.
Ethiopian authorities detain journalists Getenet Ashagre and Aragaw Sisay
CPJ emailed the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice and federal police spokesperson Jeylan Abdi for comment, but did not receive any replies.
Refugee Journalist Resurfaces in Pakistani Jail Months After Being Deported
When Syeda received a phone call last month to say that her husband, Syed Fawad Ali Shah, was in a prison in Pakistan, she thought it was a trap.
Bangladeshi journalist Ayub Meahzi attacked, thrown off building
In December, Bangladeshi journalist Abu Azad was abducted and severely beaten in the Rangunia region of Chattogram district after photographing brick kilns that were allegedly operating illegally.
Journalist Karol Noroña leaves Ecuador after death threat
A CPJ delegation will travel to Quito next week and meet with local journalists, editors, members of the national assembly, and authorities, including President Guillermo Lasso, to assess press freedom conditions.
At least 8 journalists detained amid renewed unrest in Ethiopia
Emails to the Federal Ministry of Justice, National Intelligence and Security Service, Oromia Communication Bureau, and Amhara Communication Bureau were unanswered or returned error messages.
Bulgarian authorities allege investigative journalists conspired with criminals
CPJ’s emails to the Sofia prosecutor’s office and the chief prosecutor did not receive any replies.
Russian authorities raid Arkticheskiy Obozrevatel office, 2 journalists’ homes
CPJ’s email to the Russian Investigative Committee’s Murmansk branch did not receive a response.
Turkish police detain at least 9 journalists in Diyarbakır crackdown
CPJ emailed the chief prosecutor’s office of Diyarbakır for comment but did not receive any reply.
Lawyers Call on Britain to Advocate More for Jailed Hong Kong Publisher
Hong Kong was once a model for press freedom in the Asia region, but since the security law came into force, at least 12 media outlets have closed, and several journalists have been arrested and criminally charged.
From Safety of Exile, Journalist Gives Platform to Afghan Women
For Nader, the safety of her team in Afghanistan is a priority.
Georgian parliament suspends accreditation of 6 pro-opposition journalists
Zambian ruling party supporters attack 3 journalists
Bulgarian authorities allege investigative journalists conspired with criminals
Radio journalist Dumesky Kersaint shot and killed in Haiti
Producer Bohdan Bitik killed, reporter Corrado Zunino injured by sniper fire covering Ukraine war
Guinea-Bissau’s Radio Capital FM silenced by authorities over licensing dispute
Reporting on violence resulted in the deaths of two journalists in Haiti
The victims were identified as Tayson Latigue and Frantzsen Charles.
Journalists harassed, robbed by gunmen in Culiacán amid clashes between cartel and Mexican security forces
Mexico is the deadliest country in the Western Hemisphere for reporters.
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.