Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
CPJ welcomes Ecuador’s pledge to strengthen press freedom commitments following meeting with the government
Mission to Ecuador spotlights urgent need to prioritize journalist safety.
CPJ calls on British PM to press for Jimmy Lai’s freedom after Hong Kong report
The Committee to Protect Journalists said that the U.K. government should take action to secure the release of Jimmy Lai and other imprisoned journalists based on the report of Britain’s All-Party Parliamentary Group about Hong Kong media freedom.
CPJ report examines EU’s response to threats to journalists
“Often, the scope and effectiveness of EU actions in support of press freedom reflect the gap between the values-based narrative that the EU tells about itself and the reality of how it and its member states pursue their interests” – CPJ
Spate of arrests amid renewed unrest in Ethiopia
Numerous journalists detained after being arbitrarily arrested by Ethiopian police and intelligence agents earlier this month.
Belarus: Prosecutor requests lengthy prison terms for ‘NEXTA’ trio
Belarusian prosecutor seeks 10 years for Raman Pratasevich, 19 years in absentia for Yan Rudzik, and 20 years in absentia for Stsypan Putsila.
Journalist Duong Van Thai arrested in Vietnam after disappearing in Thailand
The Committee to Protect Journalists said that Vietnam has a history of targeting journalists living in exile.
Rights groups call on Georgia to release journalist Nika Gvaramia from prison
A well-known critic of Georgia’s ruling party, Gvaramia is currently serving a 3.5 year sentence for alleged abuse of office. His prosecution and conviction were widely seen as politically motivated.
South African journalists bear brunt of media violations
Investigative reporter Sithandiwe Velaphi is compelled to go underground, after receiving information that his life is in danger.