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Reports – Myanmar

Bitter reversal: Myanmar military coup wipes out press freedom gains
Myanmar’s junta criminalizes independent journalism, arresting and charging journalists, closing news outlets, restricting access for international reporters, and driving journalists underground or into exile. The country is now one of the world’s worst jailers of journalists. A CPJ special report by Shawn W. Crispin
- Census of journalists jailed in Myanmar | Data
- CPJ’s recommendations
Alerts – Zambia

Zambian opposition supporters assault reporter from state media
Features & Analysis – Mexico

Pegasus Project revelations show added layer of risk for corruption reporters
Statements – Malta

CPJ renews call to end impunity in Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder as Malta unveils public inquiry report
Alerts – Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Palestinian police close the office of J-Media Network news agency near Ramallah

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