Middle East & North Africa

FPA STATEMENT The IDF has completed what it describes as “an accounting” of the outstanding cases in which journalists were shot in the territories. We are pleased that the IDF has reaffirmed its commitment to the freedom of the press, the safety of journalists and their freedom of movement.

Fisk, his Independent colleague Justin Huggler, driver Amanullah, and translator Fayyaz Ahmed were driving past Kila Abdullah, near the Afghan border, when their car broke down. A large crowd gathered around the car and started throwing stones and hitting Huggler and Fisk. As the two reporters tried to board a bus, Fisk was dragged off,…

Your Excellency: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is deeply concerned about recent criminal charges brought against Bahraini journalist Hafedh ash-Shaikh Saleh, apparently based on his public criticisms of the government.

Understanding the players and institutions involved in the struggle for press freedom in Iran

New York, October 25, 2001—The Committee to Protect journalists is deeply troubled that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) harassed journalists and barred them from covering clashes in the Palestinian village of Beit Rima on October 24. Local sources told CPJ that IDF soldiers blocked all journalists from entering Beit Rima for the entire day. Journalists from…

Qatar’s Al-Jazeera satellite channel faces conflicting expectations

Your Majesty: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is gravely concerned about recent amendments to Jordan’s Penal Code that constitute a serious threat to press freedom and violate the right to free expression guaranteed under international law.