Bulgarian investigative journalist Dimitar Stoyanov faces threat of violence
Berlin, June 24, 2026—Bulgarian authorities must thoroughly investigate reports that prominent journalist Dimitar Stoyanov is facing threats of violence linked to his reporting and act immediately to guarantee his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. The Bureau for Investigative Reporting and Data (BIRD), where Stoyanov works, told CPJ that two anonymous witnesses had…
Taliban shuts down Tamadon TV amid crackdown on Afghanistan’s Shia broadcasters
New York, June 24, 2026—Taliban authorities must allow broadcaster Tamadon TV to resume operations without interference and stop their escalating crackdown on Afghanistan’s independent media, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On June 23, several armed members of the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice raided Tamadon TV’s headquarters in the capital city of Kabul, insulted…
Bangladesh charges 6 journalists over corruption reporting
New Delhi, June 22, 2026—Bangladeshi authorities should drop all charges filed against six journalists from the daily Agrajatra Pratidin who have been criminalized for their public-interest reporting on political corruption, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. Police have charged the journalists under the Cyber Security Act 2026, as well as with criminal defamation, extortion,…
Ethiopian journalist Salsawit Baynesagn detained without charge
New York, June 19, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to immediately release journalist Salsawit Baynesagn or bring her before a court, disclose any charges against her, and ensure that she is not being held in retaliation for her commentary. Her family told CPJ that they suspect her detention is linked to…
Mozambique’s Estacio Valoi faces ‘clear intimidation’ over environmental reporting
New York, June 17, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Mozambican authorities to return the equipment of prominent investigative journalist Estacio Valoi and to end the intimidation of reporters covering environmental crimes and conflict in northern Cabo Delgado province. On June 16, three National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) agents went to Valoi’s home in…
In Mali, 2 more journalists arrested under cybercrime law for criticizing authorities
Dakar, June 16, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Malian authorities to release two prominent journalists imprisoned last week for criticizing the country’s embattled military government over its press freedom record and losses to insurgents. “Malian authorities must stop their frenzied arrests of journalists, drop the charges against Abdrahamane Keïta and Chahana Takiou, and…
Mexican journalist Luis Ángel López is second killed in Veracruz
Mexico City, June 12, 2026—Mexican authorities must immediately and credibly investigate the killing of journalist Luis Ángel López and determine the motive, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. López was shot and killed around 1 a.m. on June 11, 2026, in Poza Rica, a city in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, according to…
Ethiopia expels French journalist Augustine Passilly after reporting trip to Tigray
New York, June 12, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to reverse the expulsion of French journalist Augustine Passilly following her reporting trip to the northern state of Tigray, where residents spoke out about their fears of a return to war. “Ethiopia’s expulsion of Augustine Passilly is a blatant act of retaliation…
Pakistani authorities detain journalist Sohrab Barkat again over reporting on Kashmir
New York, June 12, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Pakistani authorities to immediately release journalist Sohrab Barkat who was arrested on June 5 at his home in Islamabad over reports on his YouTube channel about protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. After the arrest and seizure of his phone and car keys, the National Cyber…
Tunisian journalist Khaoula Boukrim sentenced in absentia to 4 years in prison
New York, June 11, 2026 — Tunisian authorities should immediately overturn the four-year prison sentence imposed in absentia on prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim, founder of local independent news website TUMEDIA, and stop using cybercrime Decree-Law 54 to prosecute journalists and critics for their reporting and expression, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. Boukrim, who…