Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

“The attempted shooting of journalist Rubén Haro is outrageous and shocking, weeks after another Mexican journalist barely escaped with her life after a knife attack,” said Jan-Albert Hootsen, CPJ’s Mexico representative.

Journalists Isabel Makitoko, António Sapalo and Wilson Capemba have been attacked while covering campaign events.

Authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous region announced the suspension of the operations of international media outlet BBC, on the broad allegation that it is “undermining the credibility of the Somaliland state”.

Authorities should immediately release journalist Joseph Kazadi Kamuanga and ensure the press can work without fear of arrest.

The Committee to Protect Journalists has cited several incidents of harassment and intimidation targeting local journalists in Indonesia.

“Nicaraguan authorities should immediately release all staff members of ‘La Prensa’ held in custody, refrain from filing criminal charges against the outlet’s staff, and cease harassing the outlet.”

Bestowing this year’s IPFA on Jiménez recognizes that Cuba remains one of the most challenging environments in the Americas for the press.

Journalists in the region – and the world – are sadly more vulnerable after this trip, says the Committee to Protect Journalists.