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Nigerian journalist threatened, rebuffed by police

March 20, 2015 4:48 PM EDT

Lagos, Nigeria, March 20, 2015–A Nigerian journalist told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received threats on Sunday and reported them to the police but had been rebuffed. CPJ condemns the threats and calls on Nigerian authorities to ensure the journalist’s safety.

Russian media regulator denies registration to Crimean news outlets

March 19, 2015 3:53 PM EDT

New York, March 19, 2015–The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the deteriorating media climate in Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula that was annexed by Russia last year. On April 1, a news agency and a media company face being shut down after being denied registration by the Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor, according to news…

Myanmar convicts two journalists on defamation charges

March 19, 2015 1:14 PM EDT

New York, March 19, 2015–Two journalists in Myanmar were convicted of defamation on Wednesday and sentenced to two months in jail, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the convictions and calls on authorities in Myanmar to reverse the sentences on appeal.

Yemeni journalist killed by unknown gunmen

March 18, 2015 4:13 PM EDT

Beirut, March 18, 2015–Two gunmen today shot dead an award-winning journalist and politician outside his house in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, local and international news outlets reported. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the murder.

Journalists detained, beaten in Democratic Republic of Congo

March 17, 2015 2:30 PM EDT

New York, March 17, 2015–The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to respect the right of journalists to do their work without fear of arrest or harm.

The health of Temesghen Desalegn has deteriorated in prison, but he has been denied medical care. (Awramba Times)

Ethiopia denies Temesghen Desalegn access to medical care in jail

March 16, 2015 2:31 PM EDT

Nairobi, March 16, 2015–Authorities in Ethiopia have denied medical attention to Ethiopian journalist Temesghen Desalegn, who has been imprisoned since October, according to sources close to the journalist. Temesghen Desalegn, owner of the now-defunct newsmagazine Feteh (Justice), is serving a three-year term in Ziway Prison, outside Addis Ababa, on charges of defamation, incitement, and false…

Journalist threatened after reporting on gangs in Colombia

March 16, 2015 12:41 PM EDT

Bogotá, March 16, 2015–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a threat made against Colombian newspaper columnist Ana Cristina Restrepo Jiménez and calls on authorities to hold the perpetrator to account.

Russian FSB agents in Crimea charge journalist, interrogate another

March 13, 2015 12:55 PM EDT

New York, March 13, 2015–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns today’s repressive actions by Russian security services, the FSB, against two journalists affiliated with an investigative journalism center.

A police officer is seen beating a student protester in Letpadan on Tuesday. Journalists covering the protest were harassed, attacked, and detained by police. (AP/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Journalists assaulted, detained in Myanmar crackdown

March 12, 2015 11:28 AM EDT

Bangkok, March 12, 2015–Journalists covering a security force clampdown on a student protest in central Myanmar on Tuesday were harassed, attacked, and detained by police, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the assault on and detention of journalists and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all reporters in police…

In Russia, last key suspect charged in 2000 murder of Igor Domnikov

March 11, 2015 3:55 PM EDT

New York, March 11, 2015–Moscow investigators today charged former regional governor Sergei Dorovskoi in the 2000 attack on Novaya Gazeta journalist Igor Domnikov that led to the journalist’s death, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the move and calls on authorities to move quickly and thoroughly to resolve the case.