Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

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

Suspension of bank accounts impacts work of Somali Journalists Syndicate

The latest action taken by authorities to suspend the organisation’s bank accounts could be in retaliation against SJS’ critical stance on media freedom.

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.