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Afghan journalists call for justice in Munadi’s death

By Bob Dietz/Asia Program Coordinator on September 14, 2009 4:29 PM EDT

A large group of Afghan journalists met on Sunday in Kabul. They were angry about the death of New York Times journalist Sultan Mohammed Munadi in the September 9 British-led rescue attempt to free him and Times’ reporter Stephen Farrell, who survived unharmed, from kidnappers. After the meeting, they sent me a list of demands…

Special Report: Chronicling Cuba, bloggers offer fresh hope

September 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT

A vibrant, independent blogging culture is emerging in Cuba, of all places. Numerous journalistic blogs are exploring important social and economic issues. Will the regime crack down, or is a new era dawning? By Carlos Lauría and María Salazar Ferro

Ugandan paper’s cartoon of president draws interrogation

August 28, 2009 4:20 PM EDT

New York, August 28, 2009–A Ugandan newspaper’s critical caricature of President Yoweri Museveni led police to interrogate three journalists today on allegations of sedition, according to a defense attorney and local journalists.

Kazakh editor imprisoned for collecting state secrets

August 26, 2009 5:11 PM EDT

New York, August 26, 2009–The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the Taraz Regional Court in southern Kazakhstan to overturn on appeal a jail sentence given to Ramazan Yesergepov, the editor of the independent Almaty-based weekly Alma-Ata Info.

Four from Uganda’s Monitor face criminal charges

August 25, 2009 5:14 PM EDT

New York, August 25, 2009–Four journalists from Uganda’s largest independent newspaper are facing criminal prosecutions, joining four others already charged since 2007, according to local journalists and news reports.

A call for justice in the Philippines

By Isaias L. Golez Jr. on August 20, 2009 10:39 AM EDT

The shooting death last year of Radio Mindanao Network broadcaster Dennis Cuesta raised the realization among journalists here that the profession we know and love could cost us life and limb.

Uganda’s Museveni issues warning to news media

By Mohamed Hassim Keita/Africa Research Associate on August 19, 2009 1:19 PM EDT

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda lashed out at private broadcasters last week, accusing them of unethical reporting. The comments come in the midst of two important, ongoing developments: mounting public criticism of Museveni’s policies and the government’s criminal prosecutions of six journalists for their coverage.

Philippines Special Report: Under Oath, Under Threat

August 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT

In the Philippines, witnesses to journalist murders face extreme pressures and grave risk. The government’s protection program, while valuable, falls short of ensuring justice. By Shawn W. Crispin

Philippines Audio Report: Under Oath, Under Threat

August 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT

In our special report “Under Oath, Under Threat,” CPJ’s Shawn Crispin examines the culture of impunity in the killings of journalists in the Philippines. Here, Crispin describes how intimidation and fear have stopped witnesses from coming forward to help put the murderers behind bars. Listen to the mp3 on the player above, or right click…

Cacho, a top Mexican reporter, describes a life under threat

By Lydia Cacho on August 11, 2009 4:45 PM EDT

A month ago I sat next to a cop, turned on my computer, and opened my blog. The threats were there: “My dear lydia cacho get ready to be found soon with your throat slit, your pretty head will be left outside your apartment if you think you are so brave bye.”