Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
CPJ denounces Israel’s killing of 2 more Gaza journalists in return to war
“This nightmare in Gaza has to end. The international community must act fast to ensure that journalists are kept safe and hold Israel to account for the deaths of Hossam Shabat and Mohammed Mansour.”
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces kill 3 state TV journalists and their driver in drone strike
CPJ condemns the targeted attack in Khartoum, urging all parties in Sudan’s war to ensure journalist safety and respect press freedom.
Jordanian publisher arrested under cybercrime law after former Prime Minister complains
Omar Al Zayood’s arrest, following a complaint from former PM Bisher al-Khasawneh, highlights concerns over Jordan’s use of the cybercrime law to target journalists and stifle press freedom.
Indian state leader threatens to strip journalists as 2 arrested over critical interview
Two “Pulse News” journalists were arrested for publishing an interview with a citizen who criticized the chief minister of Telangana.
CPJ calls on Argentine authorities to investigate after photographer gravely injured covering protest
Independent photographer Pablo Grillo was struck in the head by a tear gas cartridge during a pensioner protest in Buenos Aires that was suppressed by police.
“Nightmares”: Syrian journalist Tal al-Mallohi on surviving 15 years in Assad’s jails
After 15 years in Assad’s prisons, journalist Tal al-Mallohi opens up about the trauma, resilience, and her hopes for Syria’s future.
Malaysia arrests journalist who exposed migrant trafficking, corruption
Journalist B. Nantha Kumar regularly reports on migrant trafficking in Malaysia.
CPJ calls for release of José Rubén Zamora after Guatemala judge orders the journalist back to jail
“The decision to return journalist José Rubén Zamora to prison is a blatant act of judicial persecution. This case represents a dangerous escalation in the repression of independent journalism.”