IFJ and other media groups call on governments and authorities to expedite investigation of the cases and increase protections for journalists.
This statement was originally published on ifj.org on 2 November 2019.
18 organisations and 44 journalists signed a statement condemning the “egregious act of judicial overreach” by authorities.
The law opens the door to further arbitrary arrests and detentions while escalating censorship, creating a global chilling effect.
The report documents at least 139 violations of media and journalists’ rights, including 80 threats and 59 arrests.