Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Cyberattackers used tech services of US and UK companies to target media sites
In recent weeks, media sites around the world were targeted by DDoS attacks, including in Somalia, Kosovo, Turkmenistan, Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan, and the Philippines.
Iran’s journalists in dire straits one year after protest crackdown
Numerous journalists have been silenced and witnesses to brutality fear the consequences of speaking out.
Indefinite ban imposed on Cameroon’s “The Post”
Despite a decision by senior editors to withdraw coup-themed front page story, Cameroonian Southwest regional governor bans “The Post”.
Venezuelan authorities detain, charge environmental journalist Luis Alejandro Acosta
The Committee to Protect Journalists is calling for the immediately release of freelance environmental journalist Luis Alejandro Acosta. Evidence suggests that he was arrested for his journalism.
Hold The Line Coalition welcomes acquittal of Maria Ressa and “Rappler”, calls for dropping of remaining cases
The Hold The Line Coalition calls on the government to abandon all remaining cases against “Rappler” and Maria Ressa, and put a long-overdue end to their persecution.
Colombian editor Estefanía Colmenares receives death threats after political exposé
Estefanía Colmenares received a threat from an unidentified person that said, “You are a military target. There’s a price on your head.”
Three more journalists arrested in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s state of emergency is being used to target critical voices in the media sector.
Haitian radio journalist’s home destroyed in arson attack
“The arson attack on Haitian reporter Arnold Junior Pierre’s home illustrates the deteriorating security situation in the country, which has made it nearly impossible for journalists to work safely” – CPJ.