Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
MFC member states urged to take meaningful action for journalist safety in Gaza
IFEX joins rights groups calling on the Media Freedom Coalition to protect Gaza’s journalists, ensure access to information, and investigate killings.
Hong Kong: Joint statement opposing Article 23
The law opens the door to further arbitrary arrests and detentions while escalating censorship, creating a global chilling effect.
Togolese authorities suspend “La Dépêche”; “Tampa Express” publisher faces charges
The media sector in Togo is coming under increasing harassment.
Kyrgyz President should reject ‘foreign agents’ law
“President Japarov must show that his stated commitment to free speech is more than empty words by vetoing the bill and withdrawing his support for any form of foreign agent law” – 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.