Journalist shot dead in India’s Uttar Pradesh state
New Delhi, December 6, 2017–Authorities in India’s Uttar Pradesh state must identify the motive in the shooting death of Naveen Gupta, a stringer for the Hindi-language Hindustan newspaper, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Unknown assailants on November 30 shot Gupta dead in the town of Bilhaur in Uttar Pradesh state.
CPJ Highlights: Year-End Edition
There is no way to sugar coat it–this has been a terrible year for press freedom around the world. A record number of journalists are in jail. Violence remains stubbornly high. Political leaders who should be defending press freedom–including U.S. President Donald Trump–are instead vilifying journalists and undermining the role of the media. These challenges…
Yemeni TV guards injured, others taken hostage by Houthi forces
New York, December 4, 2017 — Gunmen from the Ansar Allah movement, commonly known as the Houthis, on December 2 stormed the Sanaa headquarters of the television channel Yemen Today and detained the channel’s employees, according to news reports. Mohammed Ghobari, a Reuters correspondent in Sanaa, told CPJ that at least three building guards were…
Russia designates nine U.S.-funded news outlets as foreign agents
New York, December 5, 2017–Russia’s Justice Ministry announced today that it has designated nine U.S. government-funded press outlets as “foreign agents,” under a newly expanded law, according to reports. The ministry named the outlets as the U.S. Congress-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and seven of its affiliates, and Voice of America. Under the law, outlets…
Resource Center
CPJ’s resource center shares critical resources to help journalists prepare for an assignment or respond to an emergency. The Pre-assignment Preparations section can help journalists review safety manuals, plan an assignment, select and obtain the necessary training, insurance, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Other resources can assist journalists in being medically prepared for overseas assignments,…
Pre-assignment Preparation
Pre-assignment considerations and recommendations Safety Manuals and Guides Planning Training Insurance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Medical Preparedness Trauma Preparedness Digital Preparedness Safety Manuals and Guides Information on journalist safety and other related pre-assignment material: Safety Manuals and Guides for Journalists CPJ: Journalist Security Guide CPJ: The Best Defense: Threats to journalists’ safety demand fresh approach…
Post-incident Assistance
Support for journalists in distress The Journalists in Distress (JID) Network Emergency Relocation Legal Support Prison Support Family Support Medical Support Trauma Support Digital Support Damaged / Confiscated Equipment Replacement Awards and Fellowships The Journalists in Distress (JID) Network The Journalists in Distress (JID) Network is made up of 18 international organizations, including CPJ, that…
Malta arrests 10 suspects over murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
Brussels, December 4, 2017–Maltese police, armed forces, and security services today arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat announced. Caruana Galizia was killed on October 16 when her car was blown up. In Malta, police have 48 hours to question suspects before charging or releasing…