Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
South Sudanese journalists detained at Parliament
The irony of eight South Sudanese journalists being detained by security forces, for covering a press conference addressing the harassment of journalists.
Russia blocks further media outlets and social media platforms
The Russian state media regulator has blocked access to several news websites, including BBC Russian, Deutsche Welle, Meduza, the Russian-language service of Voice of America, and several services of broadcaster RFE/RL. Facebook and Twitter were also ordered to be blocked.
Peruvian journalist Gastón Medina receives death threat note, bullet at his outlet
Gastón Medina, owner and news director of ‘Cadena Sur’, received an envelope at his TV station that contained a death threat and a .38-caliber bullet, following his coverage of finances at a local hospital.
Armed men attack car, bodyguard of Colombian journalist Julián Martínez
“When dealing with an attack on a journalist like Julián Martínez, who covers sensitive information and has received credible threats, it is essential for authorities investigating the incident to consider that he may have been targeted for his work.”
Russia: Draft law would punish spreading ‘false’ information about the army with up to 15 years in prison
“The State Duma should withdraw this proposed legislation, and authorities must allow the media to freely cover all events related to the invasion of Ukraine” – CPJ
The murder of Gerry Ortega: Justice delayed; justice denied
Substantial flaws were found in the legal procedures in the case of Filipino journalist Gerry Ortega, who was murdered on 24 January 2011.
Cape Verde journalists face jail time for report on classified investigation
Three journalists – Hermínio Silves, Daniel Almeida and Alexandre Semedo – are being investigated, for their report on the alleged involvement of a government official in the killing of a suspect dating back to 2014.
Ethiopian authorities pursue new cases against 3 detained journalists
Although the state of emergency has been lifted in Ethiopia, journalists Amir Aman Kiyaro, Thomas Engida and Temerat Negara who were arrested during that period are still in detention and face fresh charges or a new investigation.