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A man walks past policemen in riot gear ahead of elections in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 5, 2024.

CPJ urges Bangladesh authorities, political parties to ensure media freedom ahead of election

January 5, 2024 7:24 AM EST

New York, January 5, 2024 —The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Bangladesh authorities and all political parties to respect the right of journalists to report freely and safely ahead of Sunday’s upcoming national election. CPJ has documented a number of attacks on journalists in the run-up to the January 7 polls, and on Thursday…

In Tajikistan, independent media throttled by state repression

January 4, 2024 1:24 PM EST

Giant portraits of President Emomali Rahmon adorn even the most nondescript buildings in Tajikistan’s capital of Dushanbe. Throughout the country, his sayings are featured on posters and billboards. Their ubiquitous presence underscores the consolidation of power by Rahmon – officially described as “Founder of Peace and Unity, Leader of the Nation” – since he emerged…