Committee to Protect Journalists tag:cpj.org,2008-08-18:/reports//15 2013-05-08T20:57:08Z Movable Type 4.38 German freelance journalist reportedly in Syrian custody tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21687 2013-05-13T20:27:27Z 2013-05-13T20:47:52Z New York, May 13, 2013--Syrian authorities must immediately release and ensure the well-being of a German freelance journalist who has reportedly been detained for more than a week, according to the Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 13, 2013--Syrian authorities must immediately release and ensure the well-being of a German freelance journalist who has reportedly been detained for more than a week, according to the Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel.

]]> Cameroon shuts down station over secessionist coverage tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21686 2013-05-13T20:13:53Z 2013-05-13T20:27:18Z New York, May 13, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the closure of an independent radio station on April 22 in retaliation for its broadcast of an interview that authorities said incited secessionism.... Committee to Protect Journalists The staff of Foundation Radio (Fomunyoh Foundation)

New York, May 13, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the closure of an independent radio station on April 22 in retaliation for its broadcast of an interview that authorities said incited secessionism.

]]> In Egypt, journalists face prosecution, attacks, detention tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21684 2013-05-13T16:33:11Z 2013-05-13T16:52:33Z The editor-in-chief of the daily Al-Watan, Magdy el-Galad, and a reporter for the paper, Ahmed el-Khatib, were referred to a criminal court on May 8, 2013, for publishing a "false report that could disturb public peace," according to news reports.... Committee to Protect Journalists The editor-in-chief of the daily Al-Watan, Magdy el-Galad, and a reporter for the paper, Ahmed el-Khatib, were referred to a criminal court on May 8, 2013, for publishing a "false report that could disturb public peace," according to news reports.

]]> CPJ urges President Zuma to block secrecy bill tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21678 2013-05-12T21:45:33Z 2013-05-12T21:53:08Z Dear President Zuma: We are writing to express our concern about South Africa's Protection of State Information Bill and join with civil society organizations in your country in urging you to send the bill back to the National Assembly for further revision when it comes to you for confirmation. Committee to Protect Journalists CPJ condemns Pakistan's expulsion of Times reporter tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21680 2013-05-10T21:18:09Z 2013-05-11T01:08:25Z New York, May 10, 2013 - The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Pakistan's interim government to reverse its decision to expel New York Times bureau chief Declan Walsh from the country. The order comes on the eve of national elections that will bring about the first successful change... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 10, 2013 - The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Pakistan's interim government to reverse its decision to expel New York Times bureau chief Declan Walsh from the country. The order comes on the eve of national elections that will bring about the first successful change of civilian government in Pakistan's history.

]]> Malian army expels French journalist from Gao tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21674 2013-05-09T14:58:55Z 2013-05-09T15:23:59Z A French freelance reporter has said she was expelled from the city of Gao after reporting on allegations of human rights abuses in a nearby town, according to news reports.... Committee to Protect Journalists A French freelance reporter has said she was expelled from the city of Gao after reporting on allegations of human rights abuses in a nearby town, according to news reports.

]]> Russia charges suspect in Igor Domnikov murder tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21671 2013-05-08T21:11:26Z 2013-05-08T21:12:31Z New York, May 8, 2013--Today's arrest in Moscow of a local businessman suspected of organizing a brutal attack that led to the death in 2000 of investigative reporter Igor Domnikov is a long-overdue step toward justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. Russian authorities must now ensure that all... Committee to Protect Journalists (Novaya Gazeta)

New York, May 8, 2013--Today's arrest in Moscow of a local businessman suspected of organizing a brutal attack that led to the death in 2000 of investigative reporter Igor Domnikov is a long-overdue step toward justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. Russian authorities must now ensure that all of those involved in planning the attack are brought to justice, CPJ said.

]]> As election nears, Iran's journalists are in chains tag:cpj.org,2013:/reports//15.21610 2013-05-08T20:55:10Z 2013-05-08T20:57:08Z Committee to Protect Journalists A CPJ special report by Sherif Mansour 

]]> Video: Iran's journalists in chains tag:cpj.org,2013:/reports//15.21662 2013-05-08T20:51:07Z 2013-05-14T16:42:41Z Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti died from abuse suffered in Evin Prison. In this video, produced by IranWire in cooperation with CPJ, Beheshti's mother describes the anguish she has endured and asks for support for all the other journalists and political prisoners being held in Iran. In all, 40 journalists... Committee to Protect Journalists

Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti died from abuse suffered in Evin Prison. In this video, produced by IranWire in cooperation with CPJ, Beheshti's mother describes the anguish she has endured and asks for support for all the other journalists and political prisoners being held in Iran. In all, 40 journalists were jailed as of April 2013, a testament to the iron grip the government has on news and commentary.

]]> Gunman sentenced, masterminds free in Ortega slaying tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21673 2013-05-08T20:49:07Z 2013-05-08T21:13:28Z Committee to Protect Journalists Ortega family

New York, May 8, 2013--A man who said he was paid the equivalent of US$250 to kill Philippine radio journalist Gerardo Ortega, left, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2011 murder, according to news reports and the victim's family. The Committee to Protect Journalists today joined with Ortega family in calling for the arrests of the suspected masterminds.

]]> Land restitution coverage leads to threats in Colombia tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21670 2013-05-08T18:46:09Z 2013-05-08T18:50:17Z Bogotá, Colombia, May 8, 2013--A shadowy group that claims to oppose land restitution efforts in Colombia has told eight journalists who cover the issue to leave the northern city of Valledupar or be killed, according to CPJ interviews and news reports.... Committee to Protect Journalists Bogotá, Colombia, May 8, 2013--A shadowy group that claims to oppose land restitution efforts in Colombia has told eight journalists who cover the issue to leave the northern city of Valledupar or be killed, according to CPJ interviews and news reports.

]]> Journalists caught in political turmoil in Bangladesh tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21669 2013-05-08T18:33:01Z 2013-05-08T19:12:06Z New York, May 8, 2012--The safety of journalists covering political turmoil in Bangladesh must be respected by all parties, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today after at least 11 journalists were reported injured while covering demonstrations by Islamists earlier this week in Dhaka.... Committee to Protect Journalists Hifazat-e-Islam protesters set fire to wood and tires during demonstrations earlier this week. (Reuters)

New York, May 8, 2012--The safety of journalists covering political turmoil in Bangladesh must be respected by all parties, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today after at least 11 journalists were reported injured while covering demonstrations by Islamists earlier this week in Dhaka.

]]> Zimbabwe journalists charged after military-MDC story tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21668 2013-05-08T18:23:41Z 2013-05-08T18:29:02Z Committee to Protect Journalists Cape Town, South Africa, May 8, 2013--Police in Harare have filed criminal charges against two Zimbabwean journalists on accusations they published "false statements prejudicial to the state" in a story about behind-the-scenes discussions between military leaders and the opposition Movement for Democratic Change. 

]]> Pre-election crackdown on Iranian media intensifies tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21666 2013-05-07T21:54:57Z 2013-05-08T02:16:14Z New York, May 8, 2013--At least 40 Iranian journalists were behind bars on April 15, 2013, as authorities intensified a crackdown on the independent media ahead of the June presidential elections, a new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists has found. According to the analysis, Iran is the second... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 8, 2013--At least 40 Iranian journalists were behind bars on April 15, 2013, as authorities intensified a crackdown on the independent media ahead of the June presidential elections, a new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists has found. According to the analysis, Iran is the second leading jailer of journalists in the world.

]]> More attacks, legal threats against Yemeni journalists tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21665 2013-05-07T21:42:24Z 2013-05-08T01:58:51Z New York, May 7, 2013 - Yemeni journalists are facing continued physical and legal jeopardy, with one journalist receiving death threats and two others facing politicized defamation charges.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 7, 2013 - Yemeni journalists are facing continued physical and legal jeopardy, with one journalist receiving death threats and two others facing politicized defamation charges.

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