Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

CPJ, Amnesty International report finds systemic flaws in Mexico’s journalist protections

CPJ and Amnesty international surveyed dozens of reporters who have been enrolled in the protection program.

Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan re-arrested hours after arriving home from jail

Indian authorities urged to immediately cease harassing Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan in retaliation for his work.

Chinese director Chen Pinlin arrested over White Paper protest documentary

The documentary “Not the Foreign Force” was posted on the first anniversary of the White Paper Movement on YouTube and X (Twitter) in late November 2023.

DRC police demand payment to receive complaint about assault on journalist

The police assault on journalist Masand Mafuta is part of an increasing trend of Congolese law enforcement and security forces targeting and abusing the press.

CPJ calls on Mexico’s president not to disclose journalists’ personal information

During a recent press conference, the president showed screen captures of an email sent by “The New York Times”‘ Mexico bureau chief, Natalie Kitroeff and read out her cell phone number.

CPJ records 99 journalists and media workers killed in 2023

More than 75 per cent of those press workers who perished were killed during the Israel-Gaza war.

Four Nigerian journalists charged with cybercrime

Adisa-Jaji Azeez, Salihu Ayatullahi, Salihu Shola Taofeek and Abdulrahman Taye Damilola are facing charges of defamation for exposing corruption at a Nigerian state technical college.

Lawsuit filed at ECOWAS CCJ against Senegal internet shutdowns

Senegal-based human rights group AfricTivistes and local journalists Ayoba Faye and Moussa Ngom are challenging Senegal’s 2023 internet shutdowns at the ECOWAS Court of Justice.