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Journalists attacked, critical outlets investigated in Turkey election aftermath
Media
May 31, 2023
Journalists attacked, critical outlets investigated in Turkey election aftermath
Turkish authorities should investigate multiple incidents of journalists being attacked or obstructed from reporting during the country’s recent election, and…
Bulgarian authorities allege investigative journalists conspired with criminals
Media Freedom
April 25, 2023
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
Media Freedom
April 8, 2023
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
Media Freedom
April 5, 2023
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
Media Freedom
April 5, 2023
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
Media Freedom
April 1, 2023
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
Media Freedom
March 5, 2023
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…
CPJ to release annual report on journalists imprisoned globally
Media Freedom
December 8, 2022
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…
CPJ congratulates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for winning the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Media Freedom
October 9, 2021
CPJ congratulates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for winning the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
The Committee to Protect Journalists congratulates journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, who were awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize…
Belarus police detain and fine at least 16 journalists over protest coverage, ties to foreign news outlets
Media Freedom
March 31, 2021
Belarus police detain and fine at least 16 journalists over protest coverage, ties to foreign news outlets
Belarusian authorities should immediately release journalist Andrzej Poczobut, and stop detaining and fining members of the press, the Committee to…