Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

17 Mexican journalists smeared by Facebook page allegedly run by gang members

The Facebook page “Noticias Chiapas al ROJO” published the names of 17 journalists active in Tapachula, near the border with Guatemala, and accused them, without evidence, of working for the alleged leader of a local gang.

Three more journalists forcibly conscripted into Burkina Faso’s army

Footage of missing journalists Guézouma Sanogo, Boukari Ouoba, and Luc Pagbelguem being paraded in army attire, intensifies concerns over their fate.

No justice for slain Philippine journalist Juan Jumalon as suspects acquitted

Journalist Juan Jumalon was killed in 2023 while live broadcasting from his home-based radio station.

European Democracy Shield should prioritise strengthening the media to combat disinformation

Fifty rights groups urge the European Commission to adopt an ambitious approach while preparing its draft proposal for the European Democracy Shield.

Pig’s head, rats sent to Indonesian news outlet as president attacks foreign-funded media

A “Tempo” journalist called the incident an attempt to “scare and silence” the Indonesian press into self-censorship.

CPJ denounces Israel’s killing of 2 more Gaza journalists in return to war

“This nightmare in Gaza has to end. The international community must act fast to ensure that journalists are kept safe and hold Israel to account for the deaths of Hossam Shabat and Mohammed Mansour.”

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces kill 3 state TV journalists and their driver in drone strike

CPJ condemns the targeted attack in Khartoum, urging all parties in Sudan’s war to ensure journalist safety and respect press freedom.

Jordanian publisher arrested under cybercrime law after former Prime Minister complains

Omar Al Zayood’s arrest, following a complaint from former PM Bisher al-Khasawneh, highlights concerns over Jordan’s use of the cybercrime law to target journalists and stifle press freedom.