On May 4, CPJ reported the murder of two Mexican photographers and a former photojournalist in the Veracruz state of Mexico. Also in Veracruz, a month prior, CPJ documented the killing of journalist Regina Martinez Perez and recognized Veracruz as one of the most dangerous places for the press. Senior America’s Program Coordinator, Carlos Lauria, speaks…
CPJ has been monitoring and reporting on China’s intimidation of journalists. In the latest news development, the Chinese Foreign Ministry denied accreditation to Al Jazeera journalist, Melissa Chan, and CPJ responded by urging the government to revoke their decision. In CNN’s coverage of Al Jazeera’s expulsion, CPJ’s call for action is highlighted.Click here for the full story
On the first anniversary of Syria’s uprising, CPJ issued a report showing the Syrian government had directly targeted two local journalists. This week, CPJ found Syrian security forces have killed two British freelance reporters. The Los Angeles Times uses CPJ’s research in its coverage of the story. Click here for the full story
Syria holds the highest record of killed journalists in any country swept by the Arab Spring. In the one year, after the Syrian uprisings, CPJ has found eight local and international journalists killed. The Associated Press reports on CPJ’s findings and outrage. Click here for the full story
Since 2006, more than 40 journalists have died or disappeared in Mexico, according to research by the Committee to Protect Journalists. The culprits, are rarely if ever, found or brought to justice. CNN follows the case of journalist Oscar Rivera whose death after reporting on Mexico’s drug wars was never investigated; CPJ’s Mexico Representative, Mike…
With the heavy shelling in the Syrian city of Homs, CPJ’s research has found eight reporters to have been killed within the last four months. The figure for journalists’ death, along with the large scale civilian deaths, has made Homs a dangerous place to report.France 24 hosts a TV panel to explore the question: is Syria too dangerous for…
With parliamentary elections scheduled for March 2, the Iranian government is restricting journalists and media outlets in their political coverage. In this BBC World News article, CPJ’s Mohamed Abdel Dayem, Middle East and North Africa Program Coordinator, speaks on the state of Iranian press freedom prior to the elections. Click here for the full story
Burma’s heavily censored media is one of the worst in the world. The country is now taking steps to expand and protect press freedom. These steps, however, are being questioned by local journalists. The Associated Press (AP) reports on this new development, with commentary from CPJ’s Southeast Asia representative, Shawn Crispin.Click here for the full…
On February 21, CPJ launched its Attacks on the Press report, a comprehensive survey of press freedom around the world. This year’s report analyzed developments in over 100 countries and brought CPJ notable press coverage worldwide, in more than 10 different languages. Executive Director, Joel Simon, on BBC World Have Your Say, a post on Information Wars…