Letters

  

CPJ, rights groups, and publications call for release of Fahad Shah and other Kashmiri journalists

CPJ joins 57 press freedom organizations, human rights organizations, and publications urging the immediate release of Fahad Shah, editor of the online news portal The Kashmir Walla.

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CPJ, rights groups call for release of Nusrat Shahrin Raka, sister of Bangladeshi journalist Kanak Sarwar

CPJ joins 14 press freedom and human rights organizations urging for the release of Nusrat Shahrin Raka, a homemaker and sister of exiled Bangladeshi journalist Kanak Sarwar.

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President Biden and the press: CPJ’s letter to the White House

CPJ addresses a letter to President Joe Biden to share a new report examining his administration’s record on domestic and global press freedom in his inaugural year.

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CPJ, Canadian Association of Journalists call for release of journalists Bracken, Toledano

CPJ and the Canadian Association of Journalists write to express grave concern about the November 19 arrest and ongoing detention of journalists Amber Bracken and Michael Toledano by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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CPJ sends letter to Bangladesh authorities over harassment of journalist Rozina Islam

CPJ requests Bangladesh authorities drop legal proceedings against Prothom Alo journalist Rozina Islam.

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CPJ sends letter to Turkish authorities calling for press card reform

CPJ urges Turkish authorities to reconsider their approach to press card regulations and establish a constructive dialogue with journalists.

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CPJ calls on Tanzania president to reform press laws

CPJ welcomes the Tanzanian government’s initial steps to improve conditions for the press, and urges authorities to take all necessary steps to ensure a free and safe environment for journalists.

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CPJ calls on Biden administration to create protections to prevent subpoenas of reporters’ records

CPJ expresses grave concern about the Trump administration’s use of secret subpoenas to obtain reporters’ communication records.

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CPJ calls on Israeli government to provide evidence relating to news outlet bombings

CPJ expresss grave concern about Israeli forces’ bombings of at least four buildings in Gaza housing the offices of no less than 18 international and local media outlets, and the Israeli airstrike that killed Palestinian journalist Yousef Abu Hussein.

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CPJ calls on Pakistan prime minister to drop plans for new media regulator

CPJ writes to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to urge he halt the government’s efforts to establish the Pakistan Media Development Authority.

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