In the News

2012

  

South Sudan blogger and government critic killed

CPJ has been monitoring South Sudan’s commitment to freedom of expression and free press since the country gained independence in 2011.  This month, CPJ called for investigation into the death of an online reporter, Isaiah Diing Abraham Chan Awuol.Reuters UK quotes CPJ East Africa Consultant, Tom Rhodes, on the press freedom climate in the country.  Click here for…

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Israel must explain ‘targeting’ journalists

In a December 2 letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, CPJ expressed grave alarm over Israeli airstrikes targeting individual journalists and media facilities in the Gaza Strip between November 18 and 20.According to Agence France Presse’s reporting, Netanyahu’s spokesman, Mark Regev, plans to respond to CPJ’s letter via Israel’s US ambassador. Click here for the…

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The future of cyber security

According to CPJ research, about half of the reporters and journalists jailed at anytime work primarily online.  To mitigate the risks of online reporting, CPJ’s newly updated Journalist Security Guide contains an interactive guide to digital safety.  WOUB Public Media reports on the growing cyber attacks against journalists and CPJ Internet Advocacy Coordinator, Danny O’Brien,…

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Half of press freedom honorees in jail

On November 20, CPJ honored four courageous journalists who have risked their lives to report on the realities of their regions.  Two of the awardees, Dhondup Wangchen and Azimjon Askarov, serving terms in prison, were both unable to receive their awards at the dinner this year.Bloomberg’s coverage of CPJ’s International Press Freedom Awards highlights the high record of…

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Askarov takes his case to the UN for appeal

Awarded CPJ’s 2012 International Press Freedom Award, Kyrgyzstan journalist Azimjon Askarov is serving a life sentence in retaliation for his reporting. In a special report, CPJ documented the torture, lack of evidence, and fabricated charges leading to his sentence. In reference to CPJ’s award to Askarov, The Journal of Turkish Weekly reports on a detailed 115-page document filed by Askarov’s…

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Iran parliament to investigate blogger’s death

CPJ called on Iran to launch an investigation into the suspicious death of imprisoned blogger, Sattar Beheshti. At least two other journalists have died in Iranian custody under suspicious circumstances, CPJ research shows. Reuters reports on the decision of Iran’s parliament to conduct an investigation into Bethesti’s death, with a mention of CPJ’s advocacy.  Click here for the full…

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Turkey unfairly detains journalists

CPJ’s special report on Turkey ignited a widespread public debate on the country’s press freedom.  Following the launch, a blog post by CPJ Executive Director, Joel Simon, summarizes and responds to criticisms the organization received during several days of intensive media interviews. A New York Times blog evaluates the Turkish government’s reaction to CPJ’s report.    Click here…

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Turkey ‘cracking down’ on press freedom

On October 22, CPJ launched a report on Turkey’s press freedom crisis.  The report, which is available in English and Turkish, details the cases of 76 journalists jailed in Turkey as of August 1, and the factors leading to their imprisonment. In BBC’s coverage of the report, Joel Simon, CPJ Executive Director, emphasizes Turkey’s campaign to label…

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Threats fail to deter young Somali reporters

In 2012, Somali was ranked on CPJ’s Impunity Index as one of the worst nations in combating journalist murders.  According to CPJ research, ten Somali journalists have been killed in direct retaliation for their reporting this year alone. CPJ East Africa Representative, Tom Rhodes, speaks to Aljazeera English on the willingness of young Somali journalists to report despite…

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Rookie freelancers risking lives to cover the Arab Spring

As hundreds of journalists are attacked, jailed, threatened, or placed under surveillance each year, research by CPJ show many of the journalists are freelancers who are responsible for their own preparation, equipment, and safety.  In launching a new Journalist Security Guide, CPJ provides a blueprint for reporters and freelancers to take concrete steps for their…

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2012