Journalist
Belarusian authorities detain at least two journalists in Mahilou
Media Freedom
December 19, 2023
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…
We Can’t Allow Turkey’s Elections to Smooth Over Erdoğan’s Wrongdoings
Opinion
May 29, 2023
We Can’t Allow Turkey’s Elections to Smooth Over Erdoğan’s Wrongdoings
In an interview with CNN journalist Becky Anderson on May 19, 2023, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan fell short…
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…
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…
Turkey imposes $140,000 fines on WhatsApp, Meta for failing to appoint local contact person
Media
March 25, 2023
Turkey imposes $140,000 fines on WhatsApp, Meta for failing to appoint local contact person
Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) has imposed a fine of TL 2,650,000 (approximately $140,000) each on WhatsApp and Meta…
Turkey missing again in participant list of Biden’s Summit for Democracy
World
March 25, 2023
Turkey missing again in participant list of Biden’s Summit for Democracy
Turkey has again been left off the list of invitees to an online summit that will be hosted by US…
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…
Twitter campaign launched for the release of Mortaza Behboudi: #FreeMortaza
Media Freedom
March 5, 2023
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
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…