Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
CPJ denounces Israel’s smearing of killed Palestinian journalists with unsubstantiated ‘terrorist’ labels
The nefarious tactic has been widely condemned as part of a broader effort to silence Palestinian journalists and undermine reporting from Gaza.
South Sudanese journalist denied medical attention during detention
Sisto Germano Ohide was arbitrarily arrested, detained and eventually released without being charged.
How Russia silences critical coverage of its war in Ukraine
From criminalising “fake” news about the war to expanding “foreign agent” and “undesirable” designations, Russia is facing the “biggest press freedom crisis” in its recent history.
Mexican crime reporter Alejandro Martínez Noguez killed while under police protection
Mexico has long been one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists and consistently fails in its efforts to provide state-sanctioned protection to members of the press.
Nigerian journalist Segun Olatunji shares his tale of torment
Segun Olatunji’s arrest and detention exemplify the rise in unlawful detentions of journalists by Nigerian authorities.
Russian authorities escalate campaign of transnational repression
Russian authorities have prosecuted, fined, restricted and sought to arrest more than a dozen exiled journalists over the last month.
Egypt arrests 2 journalists in less than a week, refuses to disclose whereabouts
Authorities systematically use enforced disappearance to target journalists, often mistreating them before charges.
In Venezuela, restrictions and self-censorship limit coverage of opposition ahead of election
The episode involving journalist Antonio Di Giampaolo typifies how government control of the media and self-censorship has distorted election coverage in Venezuela and deprived voters of vital information about the presidential candidates.