Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Guatemalan police detain “elPeriódico” financial manager
Flora Silva was arrested in connection with a criminal investigation into the outlet’s president, José Rubén Zamora, who has been detained since July 29.
CPJ calls on Vietnam authorities to release IPFA winner Pham Doan Trang
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Vietnamese authorities to release journalist Pham Doan Trang who was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment on propaganda charges. The case is under appeal and a trial will be held this week.
Jordan: Journalist Adnan Al-Rousan arrested over critical columns posted on Facebook
Prominent columnist detained for critical online posts that allegedly violated cybercrime law.
Two DRC journalists attacked while covering court case
In two separate incidents, DRC journalists Fify Kibwana and Daniel Aloterembi are attacked while covering events involving an opposition politician.
How to protect journalists and press freedom in Afghanistan
CPJ has published its recommendations on upholding press freedom in Afghanistan a year after the Taliban regained control of the country.
Russia: Journalist Isabella Yevloyeva faces 3rd criminal case for ‘fake’ reporting about the army
The charges against Yevloyeva stem from a June post on her news website’s Telegram channel, which allegedly contained false information about the Russian armed forces. Yevloyeva, who is currently located outside Russia, was put on the country’s wanted list.
Militant group member threatens DRC journalist
A person identifying himself as a “general” with the Patriotic Force and Integrationist of Congo (FPIC) armed group, sent a message to Jean Christian Bafwa Kabaseke, threatening him over his recent coverage of the group.
DRC journalists’ lives threatened by armed rebel group
Journalist Henry Hererimana Serushago is forced to go into hiding, as the threat posed by the armed rebel M23, in DRC’s restive province of North Kivu, continues intensifying.