The survey found that the single biggest threat to the safety and security of journalists was their working conditions.
This statement was originally published on ifj.org on 2 November 2019.
It is vital that the interim government commits to establishing democratic governance and to protecting and promoting human rights. This includes investigating the attacks on journalists and holding perpetrators accountable to prevent a culture of impunity.
The journalist was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison on various charges.
Shield laws allow journalists to claim legal privilege in order to protect a confidential source.