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Safety information for journalists covering civil unrest

With tensions in Hong Kong, Zimbabwe's capital Harare, pictured, and India-controlled Kashmir, journalists should plan and prepare for assignments to lessen the risk of injury or arrest. CPJ's Emergencies Response Team provides up-to-date safety information on covering civil unrest, risk assessments, and digital security. (Photo: Reuters)

• Video: India shuts down internet, phone service in Kashmir
• CPJ Safety Notes on civil unrest are available in: English | Français | Español |Русский
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CPJ calls on SADC heads of state to prioritize press freedom and the safety of journalists

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