Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Four Iranian journalists detained after newsroom raid, detention of 30 employees
CPJ was unable to determine whether the journalists had been formally charged.
At least 5 journalists injured during anti-government protests in Haiti
Tensions had been rising in Haiti ahead of February 7, the day that new presidents are traditionally sworn in. Elections that Henry promised would take place in 2023 were not held. Haiti has not had a president since Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021.
Turkish authorities must thoroughly investigate shooting of journalist Azim Deniz
“Impunity in violence against journalists inevitably results in even more violence and a less informed public everywhere, every time. It’s never too late to improve Turkey’s impunity track record for crimes committed against the news media” – CPJ
Nigerian journalist Saint Mienpamo Onitsha freed on bail
Saint Mienpamo Onitsha was charged with cyberstalking for reporting on tensions in the southern Niger Delta region according to his charge sheet.
Rwandan journalist Dieudonné Niyonsenga’s tale of torture
During a review of his case, Rwandan journalist Dieudonné Niyonsenga describes the inhumane conditions he has been held under and how he was frequently beaten.
EU should speak out on killings of journalists in Israel-Gaza war
With a record number of journalists killed, and evidence that the IDF may have deliberately targeted some, press freedom groups call on the EU to urge respect for press freedom and journalists’ rights.
Greece: SLAPP lawsuit against media and journalists must be dropped
Ahead of the first court hearing, press freedom groups call on Grigoris Dimitriadis, the PM’s nephew, to withdraw his groundless defamation suit against journalists and media.
Iranian authorities must drop all charges and release journalists held for their work
CPJ urges release of all jailed Iranian journalists after bail granted to Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.