John Emerson
Attacks on the Press in 2013: Syria
For the second year in a row, CPJ ranked Syria the deadliest country in the world for journalists. Journalists also faced new threats in 2013 as radical Islamist groups strengthened their influence in rebel-held territory and rebel groups saw increased infighting. An unprecedented number of journalists were abducted during the year; many of them were…
Attacks on the Press in 2013: Tunisia
Tunisia, the country that inspired uprisings across the Middle East, continues to struggle to realize the aspirations of its own revolution, including the guarantee of press freedom. Journalists were attacked while covering protests, and several reported receiving death threats in relation to their criticism of the ruling party. The government created a draft constitution, which…
Attacks on the Press in 2013: Yemen
The state of press freedom in Yemen in 2013 reflected the overall uncertainty and insecurity of a country in transition after decades of rule under President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The press faced serious consequences for failing to navigate a complicated web of red lines from the government, tribal groups, and political factions. Many journalists received…
The Media in Pakistan: Security Challenges
“The Media in Pakistan: Security Challenges” Elizabeth Rubin, independent journalist and author of CPJ’sreport, Roots of Impunity: Pakistan’sEndangered Press, and CPJ Board member Ahmed Rashid, author of Pakistan on the Brink, spoke at Chatham House in London.