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Two Peruvian journalists found guilty of defamation

June 6, 2012 5:26 PM EDT

New York, June 6, 2012–An appeals court in Peru must overturn the guilty verdict handed down yesterday to two Peruvian journalists charged with defamation, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

The cover of local newspaper Daily Times last year, when the law was passed. (Sarah Berms)

CPJ welcomes Malawi’s repeal of news censorship law

May 31, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

Nairobi, May 31, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Wednesday’s vote in the Malawi parliament that repealed a sweeping amendment to the country’s penal code which had allowed the government to ban any news “not in the public interest.”

Protesters burn a copy of the City Press newspaper. (AFP/Rajesh Jantilal)

South African paper harassed over painting of Zuma

May 30, 2012 4:23 PM EDT

New York, May 30, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the campaign of harassment and intimidation against a newspaper in South Africa after it published a photo of a painting of President Jacob Zuma more than two weeks ago.

Unknown gunman threatens Argentine journalist

May 30, 2012 3:15 PM EDT

New York, May 30, 2012–Authorities in Argentina must immediately investigate death threats made against a local radio journalist and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Chiranuch has been handed a suspended jail sentence after being found guilty of insulting the monarchy. (Reuters/Kerek Wongsa)

Conviction in Thailand undermines Internet freedom

May 30, 2012 12:18 PM EDT

Bangkok, May 30, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns today’s conviction of Chiranuch Premchaiporn, webmaster and director of the Prachatai news and commentary website, for violating Thailand’s 2007 Computer Crimes Act.

In Moscow, radio host hospitalized after being attacked

May 29, 2012 3:10 PM EDT

New York, May 29, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a brutal attack on a radio journalist on Monday and calls on Russian authorities to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Journalists wounded in newsroom attack in Bangladesh

May 29, 2012 1:53 PM EDT

New York, May 29, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Monday night’s attack on the offices of an Internet news outlet in Dhaka in which at least nine journalists were wounded.

Muslims gather to protest perceived government interference in religious affairs. (DimtsachinYisema)

Ethiopian police detain VOA reporter, interpreter

May 25, 2012 4:45 PM EDT

Nairobi, May 25, 2012–Police in Ethiopia today detained Peter Heinlein, a correspondent for the U.S. government-funded broadcaster Voice of America, along with Simegnish Yekoye, a freelance reporter and Heinlein’s interpreter, according to Jennifer Janin, the Africa coverage editor for VOA, and local journalists.

Charges against Indian video journalist must be dropped

May 25, 2012 1:57 PM EDT

New York, May 25, 2012–Local authorities in India must drop the criminal charges filed against video journalist Mukesh Rajak, an apparent attempt to prevent him from reporting on local government expenditures, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

In Somalia, journalist killed in Mogadishu

May 24, 2012 5:13 PM EDT

Nairobi, May 24, 2012–Assailants in Mogadishu today gunned down the host of a critical radio program, further punctuating what has already been a deadly year for the Somali press corps and for the journalist’s employer, the Shabelle Media Network. Four unidentified men fired repeatedly at Ahmed Addow Anshur at around 1:45 this afternoon while he was…