Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Hong Kong restricts access to chief executive inauguration and handover anniversary events
At least 10 local media outlets were not invited or allowed to apply to cover the inauguration of Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect John Lee and the 25th anniversary of the territory’s handover to China.
Turkey: 16 media workers jailed under pre-trial arrest
A court in Diyarbakır ordered the arrests of the 16 on 15 June. The specifics of the charges are unclear due to a gag order on the investigation, but all those detained were questioned about their journalistic activities.
Brazilian authorities confirm human remains found in search for missing journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira
CPJ is deeply saddened by reports that indicate that Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were killed while working in the Amazon, and urges Brazilian authorities to ensure a timely forensic analysis and, if their deaths are confirmed, to thoroughly investigate their deaths and bring all those responsible to justice.
Anti-terrorism amendment bill grave threat to media freedom
Amended anti-terror law awaiting President Felipe Nyusi’s signature contains heavy penalties for journalists reporting on specific topics, such as the insurgency in Cabo Delgado.
Zimbabwe: Journalist charged with insulting President Mnangagwa
Mduduzi Mathuthu, the editor of online publication ZimLive is charged with insulting and undermining the authority of President Mnangagwa for his tweet.
Journalists in the DRC receive death threats for reporting on conflict in the country’s east
DRC journalists Stanis Bujakere, Steve Wembi, and John Lungila are receiving death threats after being accused of being supporters of the armed militant group M23, because of their reporting on the conflict in the eastern part of the country.
British journalist Dom Phillips missing in Brazil
Dom Phillips previously reported on the threats posed by illegal mining and cattle ranchers to uncontacted indigenous groups in the Javari Valley. “Journalists reporting on Indigenous issues are doing critical work, and must be able to do so without fearing for their safety,” said CPJ.
Colombia’s Indigenous ‘communicators’ face special challenges reporting for their communities
Communicators from across the country said they occupy a particularly precarious place in Colombia’s press corps as threats to their reporting and safety come from many sides.