Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

Press freedom threatened by Angola’s proposed national security law

If passed into law, Angola’s National Security Bill could obstruct the public’s right to access information.

Georgia: Ruling party reintroduces ‘foreign agents’ law to parliament

“Georgian authorities’ revival of a bill that would smear media outlets as foreign-controlled is deeply concerning and utterly incompatible with their claim of aligning with European democratic standards” – CPJ

Gaza journalists struggle to report as they “expect to die daily’

CPJ speaks to three women journalists working tirelessly across borders to support Gaza’s embattled press corps.

CPJ urges Sudan authorities to end suspensions of 3 news outlets

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate condemned the decision and called it a “clear violation of freedom of expression and the freedom of the press”.

Kyrgyz president signs Russian-style ‘foreign agents’ law

Similar to Russia’s foreign agent legislation, the law requires nonprofits that receive foreign funding and engage in what it defines as political activities to register as “foreign representatives.”

‘Powerful enemies’: Did a prosecutor order the murder of Haitian journalist Garry Tesse?

The investigation into the death of radio journalist Garry Tesse has languished, leading his family and friends to accuse the government of a cover-up to protect the man who is in charge of prosecuting the crime.

UK High Court delays decision on Julian Assange’s extradition to the US

If the US fails to provide proper assurances that Assange will be able to rely on First Amendment rights, and that he will not be subjected to the death penalty, the Wikileaks publisher will be granted permission to appeal his extradition.

CPJ calls on United Nations to investigate Israel’s arbitrary detention of Palestinian journalists

“The incidence of administrative detention is a concerning bellwether for Israel’s efforts to restrict the public’s right to know what is happening in Gaza.”