Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Angolan broadcaster Claudio Pinto’s family assaulted and threatened
Ludmila Pinto, the wife of opposition broadcaster Claudio Pinto, is brutally attacked by unknown assailants and warned of a further deadly attack if her husband continues reporting.
Tajikistan: Journalist Abdullo Ghurbati sentenced to 7.5 years in prison
In a closed-door trial, Ghurbati was found guilty on charges of assaulting and insulting a police officer and participation in a banned extremist group. The prosecution appears to be in retaliation for his journalism.
Belarus: TV journalist Ksenia Lutskina sentenced to eights years in prison
Lutskina, a former correspondent for the state broadcaster Belteleradio (BT), has been detained since December 2020 and was charged with an unconstitutional “conspiracy to seize state power”.
Russian journalists targeted in anti-mobilisation protests
At least three journalists were arrested, at least 16 more were detained, at least three face various charges, and at least two were served military summonses.
Iran: Security forces step up arrests of journalists as anti-state protests spread
Authorities must drop repressive measures against journalists and restore internet access that is vital to keeping the public informed.
‘An open-air prison’: Kashmiri journalists on how travel bans undermine press freedom
Several Kashmiri journalists have reported that they are being barred from traveling abroad.
Russian state media regulator to fine or block ‘false’ reports on military call-up
According to the state media regulator’s statement, media organizations must use “information and data obtained exclusively from federal and regional executive bodies when preparing and publishing materials related to mobilization activities in the Russian Federation.”
Repeated harassment of online journalists worrying
Ethiopian journalists Gobeze Sisay and Meaza Mohammed arrested once again – this time on charges of allegedly colluding with rebels in the country’s ongoing conflict.