Committee to Protect Journalists - Attacks on the Press

Attacks on the Press in 2012

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A news crew crossing into Syria walks for three nights, legs aching and lungs burning, edging past army checkpoints to cover a war the government wants to obscure. A Liberian reporter dares to expose a dangerous ritual even as menacing strangers deliver death threats to her office. In central Mexico, a drug cartel's vicious takeover of police and government agencies is so complete that it threatens to silence the press. And in China, authorities jail a filmmaker who poses a simple question to ethnic Tibetans: Does the state really represent you? Through data and analysis, CPJ experts detail press conditions and document new dangers in every corner of the world.

Attacks on the Press in 2012: CPJ Risk List Video

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CPJ's Robert Mahoney identifies the 10 countries where press freedom suffered the most in 2012. They include Syria, the world's deadliest country for the press; Russia, where repressive laws took effect; Brazil, where journalist murders soared; and Ethiopia, where terror laws are used to silence the press. (3:26)

Attacks on the Press: On Syria's Front Lines, Dangers from All Sides

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A hard slog with low-life smugglers is a small price for avoiding Syrian forces. By Paul Wood

Attacks on the Press: Mexican Self-Censorship Takes Root

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Reporters can't tell the public that organized crime has taken over a Mexican state. By Mike O'Connor

Attacks on the Press: Oil, Money, and the Press

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New oil deals drive optimism, but the public knows little about the details. By Tom Rhodes

Attacks on the Press: How the Americas Failed Press Freedom

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A system to defend free expression is under attack from foes and former allies. By Carlos Lauría

Attacks on the Press: As Leaders Change, China Tightens Control

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China's new leaders can open a new era for free expression. They have much to do. By Madeline Earp

Attacks on the Press: After Afghan Pullout, Will Media Survive?

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The international community, deep in donor fatigue, withdraws media funding. By Bob Dietz

Attacks on the Press: Between Insurgents, Governments

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The rise of extremist groups who target journalists is a potent risk. By Mohamed Keita

Attacks on the Press: Deadly Trend in Brazil

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The murders of two bloggers mark a surge in deadly anti-press violence. By John Otis

Attacks on the Press: Press Braces as Iran Vote Looms

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The 2009 vote seemed open for the press. Then came the brutal crackdown. By D. Parvaz

Attacks on the Press: Internet Opening Is Shrinking

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Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam had vibrant blogospheres--until the crackdowns. By Shawn W. Crispin

Attacks on the Press: A Frustrating Pursuit for Justice

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Her son's murder unsolved, Rimma Maksimova pursues a landmark case. By Elisabeth Witchel

Running Toward Danger, Syria's Citizens Become Journalists

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In a country filled with paranoia and fear, citizens learn to be reporters. By Oliver Holmes

Attacks on the Press: Enjoying Spotlight, Shirking Accountability

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Countries hosting the Olympics assume global obligations. What if they renege? By Nina Ognianova and Kristin Jones