Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
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.
Press freedom threatened by Angola’s proposed national security law
If passed into law, Angola’s National Security Bill could obstruct the public’s right to access information.
Georgia: Ruling party reintroduces ‘foreign agents’ law to parliament
“Georgian authorities’ revival of a bill that would smear media outlets as foreign-controlled is deeply concerning and utterly incompatible with their claim of aligning with European democratic standards” – CPJ
Gaza journalists struggle to report as they “expect to die daily’
CPJ speaks to three women journalists working tirelessly across borders to support Gaza’s embattled press corps.
CPJ urges Sudan authorities to end suspensions of 3 news outlets
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate condemned the decision and called it a “clear violation of freedom of expression and the freedom of the press”.
Kyrgyz president signs Russian-style ‘foreign agents’ law
Similar to Russia’s foreign agent legislation, the law requires nonprofits that receive foreign funding and engage in what it defines as political activities to register as “foreign representatives.”