Media Freedom

Belarusian authorities detain at least two journalists in Mahilou

Belarusian authorities detain at least two journalists in Mahilou

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Belarusian authorities to disclose the reason for the recent detention of journalist Ales…
Bulgarian authorities allege investigative journalists conspired with criminals

Bulgarian authorities allege investigative journalists conspired with criminals

Bulgarian authorities must ensure that members of the press are not criminally investigated for their work and stop all efforts…
CPJ sends joint letter calling for release of US journalist Evan Gershkovich

CPJ sends joint letter calling for release of US journalist Evan Gershkovich

On March 31, CPJ joined more than 30 global press freedom groups and news organizations in a letter to Anatoly Antonov,…
French police beat, obstruct journalists covering pension protests

French police beat, obstruct journalists covering pension protests

French authorities should swiftly and thoroughly investigate recent attacks on journalists covering protests and ensure that police officers responsible for…
Journalists attacked, harassed while reporting from Ukraine monastery

Journalists attacked, harassed while reporting from Ukraine monastery

On March 29, worshippers at the state-owned Kyiv-Pechersk monastery in the capital city of Kyiv threatened and obstructed a group…
CPJ, media organizations, and partners call for release of Evan Gershkovich

CPJ, media organizations, and partners call for release of Evan Gershkovich

More than 30 global media organizations and press freedom groups recently sent a letter to Anatoly Antonov, the Russian ambassador…
CPJ calls on Turkey to drop criminal charges against journalists over earthquake coverage

CPJ calls on Turkey to drop criminal charges against journalists over earthquake coverage

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Turkey to ensure that members of the press do not face criminal charges over…
Twitter campaign launched for the release of Mortaza Behboudi: #FreeMortaza

Twitter campaign launched for the release of Mortaza Behboudi: #FreeMortaza

The hashtag #FreeMortaza is currently trending on Twitter as people worldwide demand the immediate release of French-Afghan journalist Mortaza Behboudi.…
CPJ to release annual report on journalists imprisoned globally

CPJ to release annual report on journalists imprisoned globally

The census records journalists known to be in custody as of December 1, 2022, providing background information and demographic data…
Turkey: Security unit blacklists 20 journalists including Yunus Erdogdu

Turkey: Security unit blacklists 20 journalists including Yunus Erdogdu

On September 5th, the Mezopotamya News Agency (MA) revealed that the General Directorate of Security (EGM) in Turkey had blacklisted…
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