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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…
95 Turkish journalists appeared before a judge in March, report reveals
Media Freedom
March 31, 2021
95 Turkish journalists appeared before a judge in March, report reveals
As Turkey continues to be among the top jailers of journalists in the world, a total of 95 journalists appeared…
Anonymous Telegram channel publishes financial information of Russian journalist Elena Solovyova
Media Freedom
February 17, 2021
Anonymous Telegram channel publishes financial information of Russian journalist Elena Solovyova
Russian authorities should investigate the nonconsensual release of journalist Elena Solovyova’s financial information online and ensure that the perpetrators are…
The Young Journalist Community offers a place for early-career journalists to support one another
Media
January 14, 2021
The Young Journalist Community offers a place for early-career journalists to support one another
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on newsrooms around the world, and journalists have experienced a year rife…
Make the most of informational interviews with these tips
Media
January 6, 2021
Make the most of informational interviews with these tips
Want to have a conversation with someone who has your dream job? Good idea. Here’s what you need to know…
Killings of journalists rise as reprisal murders more than double in 2020
Media Freedom
December 22, 2020
Killings of journalists rise as reprisal murders more than double in 2020
The number of journalists singled out for murder in reprisal for their work more than doubled this year, leading to…
Turkey says Iranian intelligence was behind elaborate plot to kidnap opponent in Istanbul
World
December 13, 2020
Turkey says Iranian intelligence was behind elaborate plot to kidnap opponent in Istanbul
When exiled Iranian opposition figure Habib Chaab traveled from his home in Sweden to Turkey in October, he did not…
Iran executes French-based dissident journalist captured last year
Media Freedom
December 12, 2020
Iran executes French-based dissident journalist captured last year
Iran said on Tuesday its Supreme Court had upheld the death sentence of Zam, who was captured in 2019 after…