Articles by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
CPJ expresses concern over whereabouts of fifteen journalists
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 13 June 2001 CPJ press release: CPJ DELEGATION MEETS WITH ERITREAN AMBASSADOR Expresses continued concern about whereabouts of 15 journalists New York, June 13, 2001 — A delegation from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) met with Eritrean ambassador to the U.S. Gima Asmeron in Washington to express its […]
Jailed editor faces multiple charges
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 13 June 2001 CPJ press release: Jailed editor faces multiple charges New York, June 13, 2001 – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) calls on Ethiopian authorities to halt the unjust prosecution of Tamirate Zuma, former publisher and editor-in-chief of the defunct Amharic weekly Atkurot, on incitement and other […]
CPJ concerned about MCA acquisition of newspapers
(CPJ/IFEX) – In a 13 June 2001 letter to Datuk Seri Dr. Ling Liong Sik, president of the Malaysia Chinese Association (MCA), CPJ noted with concern the MCA’s recent acquisition of the Chinese-language dailies “Nanyang Siang Pau” and “China Press”. While CPJ does not normally take positions on media ownership issues, this particular acquisition is […]
CPJ calls for immediate release of imprisoned newspaper executives; legal proceedings continue
(CPJ/IFEX) – In a 12 June 2001 letter to Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, CPJ expressed concern over the continued detention of three leading Nepalese journalists. CPJ called for their immediate and unconditional release. The three journalists are Yubaraj Ghimere, editor of the Nepali-language daily “Kantipur”, Kailash Shirohiya, managing director of “Kantipur” and its […]
CPJ expressed concern over confiscation of newspaper and verbal attack on journalists
(CPJ/IFEX) – In an 11 June 2001 letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, CPJ expressed deep concern over recent cases in which Vladivostok authorities have harassed media outlets and journalists for political reasons. Specifically, CPJ drew Putin’s attention to the confiscation of the newspaper “Dalyokaya Okrayina” by local police, and to an NTV news broadcast […]
CPJ deplores murder of journalist
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is an 11 June 2001 CPJ press release: SERBIA: JOURNALIST KILLED IN BRUTAL ASSAULT New York, June 11, 2001 — Milan Pantic, a reporter for the Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti, was killed this morning before 8 a.m. local time as he was entering his apartment building in the central Serbian town […]
CPJ meets with ambassador to express concern over shootings of journalists
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is an 11 June 2001 CPJ press release: CPJ Delegation Meets With Israeli Ambassador Committee Expresses Deep Concern about Shootings of Journalists June 11, 2001 – A delegation from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) met with Israeli ambassador to the United States David Ivry today to express its deep concern […]
CPJ calls for investigation of radio bombing; two more journalists killed
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 7 June 2001 CPJ press release: Philippines: Bomb explodes outside radio station CPJ Calls for Investigation New York, June 7, 2001 – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemns the bomb attack yesterday on DYHB Radio Station in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, and calls for a prompt and thorough […]