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German freelance journalist reportedly in Syrian custody

May 13, 2013 4:27 PM EDT

New York, May 13, 2013–Syrian authorities must immediately release and ensure the well-being of a German freelance journalist who has reportedly been detained for more than a week, according to the Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel.

The staff of Foundation Radio (Fomunyoh Foundation)

Cameroon shuts down station over secessionist interview

May 13, 2013 4:13 PM EDT

New York, May 13, 2013–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the closure of an independent radio station on April 22 in retaliation for its broadcast of an interview that authorities said incited secessionism.

Russia charges suspect in Igor Domnikov murder

May 8, 2013 5:11 PM EDT

New York, May 8, 2013–Today’s arrest in Moscow of a local businessman suspected of organizing a brutal attack that led to the death in 2000 of investigative reporter Igor Domnikov is a long-overdue step toward justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. Russian authorities must now ensure that all of those involved in planning the…

Gunman sentenced, masterminds free in Ortega slaying

May 8, 2013 4:49 PM EDT

New York, May 8, 2013–A man who said he was paid the equivalent of US$250 to kill Philippine radio journalist Gerardo Ortega, left, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2011 murder, according to news reports and the victim’s family. The Committee to Protect Journalists today joined with Ortega family in calling for the arrests…

Land restitution coverage leads to threats in Colombia

May 8, 2013 2:46 PM EDT

Bogotá, Colombia, May 8, 2013–A shadowy group that claims to oppose land restitution efforts in Colombia has told eight journalists who cover the issue to leave the northern city of Valledupar or be killed, according to CPJ interviews and news reports.

Hifazat-e-Islam protesters set fire to wood and tires during demonstrations earlier this week. (Reuters)

Journalists caught in political turmoil in Bangladesh

May 8, 2013 2:33 PM EDT

New York, May 8, 2013–The safety of journalists covering political turmoil in Bangladesh must be respected by all parties, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today after at least 11 journalists were reported injured while covering demonstrations by Islamists earlier this week in Dhaka.

Zimbabwe journalists charged after military-MDC story

May 8, 2013 2:23 PM EDT

Cape Town, South Africa, May 8, 2013–Police in Harare have filed criminal charges against two Zimbabwean journalists on accusations they published “false statements prejudicial to the state” in a story about behind-the-scenes discussions between military leaders and the opposition Movement for Democratic Change.

More attacks, legal threats against Yemeni journalists

May 7, 2013 5:42 PM EDT

New York, May 7, 2013 – Yemeni journalists are facing continued physical and legal jeopardy, with one journalist receiving death threats and two others facing politicized defamation charges.

Malaysian sites report disruption of access near elections

May 3, 2013 12:54 PM EDT

Bangkok, May 3, 2013–Malaysian online news sites say access to their websites is being disrupted in the run-up to the general elections scheduled for Sunday.

Guatemalan outlet harassed after critical reporting

May 2, 2013 3:48 PM EDT

New York, May 2, 2013–The Guatemalan news outlet elPeriódico has been targeted in a series of cyberattacks as it published stories alleging corruption in President Otto Pérez Molina’s administration. The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities to investigate immediately and put an end to the harassment.