Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
CPJ welcomes overturning of Hong Kong journalist Choy Yuk-ling’s conviction
The Committee to Protect Journalists emphasised that “no journalists should be criminally charged, let alone convicted, for their reporting.”
DRC journalist survives machete attack
Geonne Djokwa is hospitalised after being brutally attacked while covering a protest in Kinshasa, the capital city of the DRC.
Belarus: Journalist Yauhen Merkis sentenced to four years in prison
“Authorities should drop all charges against Merkis, release him immediately alongside all other imprisoned journalists, and stop retaliating against members of the press for their reporting” – CPJ
Chilean journalist Victor Herrero fined in criminal defamation case
The court convicted Herrero on charges of defaming a police colonel in a story about him being removed from his position as police intelligence chief of the southern Macrozona Sur region, allegedly due to involvement in illegal logging.
World Health Organization denies entry to two Taiwanese journalists
The two journalists had previously been accredited to cover the event and were told that the decision was based on a demand by Chinese authorities.
Sudanese paramilitary soldiers assault at least 3 journalists, hold 2 overnight
“Authorities must ensure that all those who target journalists are held accountable so the press can work safely.”
Belarus: Lukashenka pardons NEXTA editor Raman Pratasevich
On 3 May, Pratasevich was convicted of several criminal offences including organising mass protests, publicly calling for the seizure of state power and acts of terrorism. He was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Jailed Nicaraguan journalist Victor Ticay accused of treason and cybercrime
Nicaraguan authorities never should have detained journalist Victor Ticay in the first place. By accusing him of crimes that carry harsh prison sentences, authorities are showing how little regard they have for press freedom.