Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
On fifth anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi murder, the Biden administration must prioritise human rights in Saudi Arabia
Rights groups call on the Biden administration to address the escalating crackdown on free expression.
Russian blogger sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for ‘fake news’
In addition to his 8.5 year prison sentence, Aleksandr Nozdrinov will be banned from media-related activities for 4 years when he is eventually released.
Four Comoros journalists appeal conviction
Four journalists are convicted for their reports on sexual assault allegations at the country’s public broadcaster.
Angolan journalist arrested for reporting on prosecutor’s alleged fraud
Liberato Furtado Pereira charged with criminal defamation, insult, and forgery for his public interest reporting.
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.