Committee to Protect Journalists - Statements tag:cpj.org,2008-09-16://1 2013-05-11T01:08:25Z Movable Type 4.38 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.

]]> In Eskinder case, politicized verdict undermines Ethiopia tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21647 2013-05-02T15:31:33Z 2013-05-02T15:46:05Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 2, 2013---In response to today's ruling by Ethiopia's Supreme Court to uphold an 18-year prison sentence imposed on award-winning journalist Eskinder Nega and reject his appeal, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement: 

"This ruling trivializes the serious crime of terrorism, upholds a politically motivated travesty of justice, and lessens Ethiopia's international standing," CPJ Africa Advocacy Coordinator Mohamed Keita said. "As a member of the U.N. Human Rights Council, Ethiopia should comply with its obligations under international law and its own constitution and release Eskinder unconditionally. The persecution of Eskinder and other journalists is the hallmark of a regime fearful of the opinions of its citizens."

]]> CPJ welcomes reversal of Thai documentary ban tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21611 2013-04-26T15:49:53Z 2013-04-26T15:53:42Z Committee to Protect Journalists Bangkok, April 26, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the decision by Thailand's Ministry of Culture to reverse its earlier imposed ban on the locally produced documentary Fah Tam Pan Din Soon (Boundary).

"The ministry's reversal of its censorship order against director Nontawat Numbchapol's documentary is a step in the right direction," said Shawn Crispin, CPJ's senior Southeast Asia representative. "We would encourage government authorities to reconsider their banning of various other politically-oriented films, books and websites currently censored."

]]> CPJ commends new Mexican legislation tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21601 2013-04-25T17:41:08Z 2013-04-25T20:48:26Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, April 25, 2013-The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the approval today of legislation that will implement a constitutional amendment that gives federal authorities in Mexico broader jurisdiction to prosecute crimes against freedom of expression. 

"This is a legislative milestone and a step forward in the fight against the impunity that persists in crimes against the press," said CPJ senior Americas program coordinator, Carlos Lauría. "We urge President Enrique Peña Nieto to immediately sign these measures into law and then ensure that authorities effectively use this new tool to bring the killers of journalists to justice."   

]]> CPJ alarmed by threats against Article 19 in Mexico tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21583 2013-04-22T17:33:11Z 2013-04-22T20:15:29Z New York, April 22, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by a death threat sent to the Mexico office of the international freedom of expression organization Article 19. "Mexican authorities must launch an exhaustive investigation into this threat and bring those responsible to justice," said CPJ Senior Americas... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, April 22, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by a death threat sent to the Mexico office of the international freedom of expression organization Article 19.

"Mexican authorities must launch an exhaustive investigation into this threat and bring those responsible to justice," said CPJ Senior Americas Program Coordinator Carlos Lauría. "The authorities have a responsibility to ensure that journalists and defenders of press freedom can work without fear for their safety."

]]> CPJ cautiously welcomes Morsi's step to drop complaints tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21540 2013-04-10T22:15:30Z 2013-04-11T13:35:39Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, April 10, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's announcement that he will withdraw legal complaints against journalists who "spread wrong information." The announcement was posted on the presidency's Twitter account and confirmed by Presidential spokesman Ehab Fahmy.

]]> CPJ welcomes release of Cuban journalist tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21535 2013-04-10T17:30:43Z 2013-04-11T01:41:44Z New York, April 10, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of Cuban journalist Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias, a reporter with the independent news agency Centro de Información Hablemos Press, who had been imprisoned since September while reporting on an international medical donation to Cuba.... Committee to Protect Journalists

New York, April 10, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of Cuban journalist Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias, a reporter with the independent news agency Centro de Información Hablemos Press, who had been imprisoned since September while reporting on an international medical donation to Cuba.

]]> Azerbaijan must release independent editor on appeal tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21399 2013-03-12T17:30:31Z 2013-03-12T17:49:50Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, March 12, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns today's nine-year prison sentence handed to Avaz Zeynally, chief editor of the independent Azerbaijani daily Khural, and calls for justice in the case.  ]]> Venezuelan authorities must ensure safety of press tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21364 2013-03-06T20:08:16Z 2013-03-06T20:11:16Z New York, March 6, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Tuesday's attack on Carmen Andrea Rengifo, a correspondent for the Colombian TV station RCN, by crowds who had gathered in Caracas to mourn the death of President Hugo Chávez. CPJ calls on authorities to investigate the assault immediately.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, March 6, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Tuesday's attack on Carmen Andrea Rengifo, a correspondent for the Colombian TV station RCN, by crowds who had gathered in Caracas to mourn the death of President Hugo Chávez. CPJ calls on authorities to investigate the assault immediately.

]]> CPJ welcomes release of journalist in Syria tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21348 2013-03-05T17:04:25Z 2013-03-05T22:02:40Z New York, March 5, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of freelance journalist Billy Six, held by Syrian authorities for two and a half months. Syrian authorities handed Six over to Russian diplomats today who helped him leave the country. "We are relieved that Billy Six has been... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, March 5, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of freelance journalist Billy Six, held by Syrian authorities for two and a half months. Syrian authorities handed Six over to Russian diplomats today who helped him leave the country.

"We are relieved that Billy Six has been released safely and can return home," said CPJ Deputy Director Robert Mahoney. "Our hope is the families of all journalists missing and kidnapped in Syria will soon have reason to celebrate as well. We call on all parties to assist in finding and releasing all missing journalists in Syria."

]]> Authorities must explain conviction of Cuban writer tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21328 2013-02-28T19:58:38Z 2013-02-28T20:05:01Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, February 28, 2013--Cuban writer and blogger Ángel Santiesteban Prats is expected to begin serving a five-year jail sentence today on assault and trespassing charges brought by his former wife, accusations he has insisted have been fabricated. 

]]> CPJ alarmed by Iran's escalating anti-press actions tag:cpj.org,2013://1.20963 2013-01-30T21:26:25Z 2013-01-30T22:16:24Z New York, January 30, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the arrest of a another journalist as part of Iran's declared intent to expand a crackdown on the media.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, January 30, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the arrest of a another journalist as part of Iran's declared intent to expand a crackdown on the media. CPJ condemns journalist arrests in Iran tag:cpj.org,2013://1.20950 2013-01-28T16:55:56Z 2013-01-28T20:03:13Z New York, January 28, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the arrests in Iran of at least 11 journalists in the largest crackdown on the media since 2009. "With this wave of arrests, the authorities appear to be attempting to pre-emptively silence independent news coverage ahead of the presidential election... Committee to Protect Journalists arrests in Iran of at least 11 journalists in the largest crackdown on the media since 2009. "With this wave of arrests, the authorities appear to be attempting to pre-emptively silence independent news coverage ahead of the presidential election in June," said Sherif Mansour, CPJ's Middle East and North Africa program coordinator. "We call on Iran to stop targeting journalists no matter who they work for, and release all those detained immediately."

]]> CPJ welcomes release of NBC's Engel tag:cpj.org,2012://1.20824 2012-12-18T18:16:01Z 2012-12-18T21:06:43Z New York, December 18, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of NBC correspondent Richard Engel and three crew members on Monday following five days of captivity in Syria.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, December 18, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of NBC correspondent Richard Engel and three crew members on Monday following five days of captivity in Syria.

]]> Syria must restore Internet access immediately tag:cpj.org,2012://1.20721 2012-11-29T21:54:50Z 2012-11-29T22:12:38Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, November 29, 2012 - The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the Internet and cell phone shutdown in Syria today which disconnects Syrians from the world as they endure conflict.

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