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Tanzania’s regulator censors journalists ahead of October 28 election

Amid a broadening crackdown on civil society and the opposition, Tanzania’s communications regulator has taken aim at journalists with fines and temporary suspensions. CPJ spoke with a dozen journalists in Tanzania who warned that these actions undermine independent political coverage. (Photo: AFP/Ericky Boniphace)  

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CPJ calls on Bangladeshi prime minister to arrange for release of journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol

CPJ asks Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to arrange for the immediate and unconditional release of jailed journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol, whose ill health makes him especially vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, potentially putting his life in danger.

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