Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Belarus takes more than 20 “extremist” news websites offline
On 4 April, Belarusian authorities announced they would cancel the domain names of news websites they labelled as “extremist”. At least 20 websites have been affected so far.
Iran arrests Kurdish editor-in-chief, Iranian cartoonist, sues several newspapers
“Authorities must realize that jailing journalists and critical voices won’t help them in hiding Iran’s difficult realities.” — CPJ
Zambian authorities ban political rally
Contradictory reasons given by Zambia police spokesperson for detention of broadcast journalists Rodgers Mwiimba and Innocent Phiri.
Georgia: Police assault at least 4 journalists covering ‘foreign agents’ bill protests
The Georgian Parliament should reject the ‘foreign agents’ bill. The authorities should also investigate allegations of police brutality against journalists and hold those responsible accountable – CPJ
Somali Journalists Syndicate targeted by authorities once more
Somalian authorities’ suspension of media advocacy’s bank accounts has detrimental effect on its media support work.
CPJ seeks probe of Israeli attack on TV journalists wearing press insignia
“The IDF’s disregard for press insignia, both after and prior to October 7, endangers the lives of journalists.”
Gaza journalist Diaa Al-Kahlout describes 33 harrowing days in Israeli custody
Al-Kahlout reported being interrogated about his journalism and subjected to physical and psychological mistreatment.
CPJ calls on Taliban to drop plans to restrict Facebook access in Afghanistan
Authorities have reportedly finalized a plan to restrict or completely block access to Facebook in Afghanistan.