Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Kyrgyzstan: Supreme Court upholds draconian sentences for “Temirov Live” journalists
The three journalists were convicted in 2024 of calling for mass unrest: Makhabat Tajibek kyzy was handed six years in prison, Azamat Ishenbekov received five, and Aike Beishekeyeva was given five years suspended.
Kyrgyzstan should reverse recriminalisation of libel and insult laws
The recent amendments criminalising libel and defamation in the media and online came into force on 10 February. Kyrgyzstan previously decriminalised defamation in 2011 and insult in 2015.
Vietnamese journalist Truong Huy San indicted for “abusing democratic freedoms”
The journalist is known for his independent reporting on Vietnam’s Communist Party-dominated politics.
Journalists attacked for reporting on Cameroonian president’s crony
Journalists in Cameroon face the risk of physical attacks, intimidation, and death threats for reporting on powerful figures and interests.
José Luis Tan Estrada: I fled Cuba’s media repression so I could remain a journalist
In an interview with CPJ, the exiled journalist spoke about the new Social Communication Law, what fuels his passion for the profession, and how he plans to continue covering Cuba from abroad.
Russia’s unprecedented repression of the press
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, hundreds of journalists have been forced into exile, where they continue to face transnational legal persecution. At home, laws make independent reporting increasingly difficult.
Deadliest year on record for journalists; 70% killed by Israel
“The war in Gaza is unprecedented in its impact on journalists and demonstrates a major deterioration in global norms on protecting journalists in conflict zones.” – CPJ
Azerbaijani journalist faces 12 years in prison if convicted in foreign funding case
“Veteran journalist Shahnaz Baylargizi’s arrest underscores how Azerbaijani authorities are exploiting allegations of Western funding to silence leading independent voices” – CPJ