Gaza journalists speak out about Hamas intimidation, threats, assaults
When Gazan journalist Tawfiq Abu Jarad received a phone call from a Hamas security agent warning him not to cover a protest, he readily complied, having been assaulted by Hamas-affiliated forces once before. The April 27 women’s anti-war demonstration in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahia was small but significant — one of several recent protests criticizing…
Belarus opens criminal cases against more than 60 journalists in exile
Documentary filmmaker Maryia Bulavinskaya’s love of history led her to buy a traditional wood home in the Belarusian village of Rogi-Iletsky in 2019. Her plans to renovate and eventually live in the house were put on hold in 2020 when she fled the country out of fear of being detained for her coverage of anti-government…
Peruvian journalist killed by gunmen in Iquitos
Bogotá, May 8, 2025—Peruvian authorities must swiftly and comprehensively complete their investigation into the killing of Hora Cero (Zero Hour) host Raúl Celis López who was shot dead Wednesday in the northern Peruvian city of Iquitos, and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. “Impunity in crimes against journalists must…
CPJ’s 2025 International Press Freedom Awards
Now in its 35th year, CPJ’s annual IPFA and benefit dinner honors courageous journalists from around the world. This year’s event was held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in New York City.The event was chaired by Almar Latour, CEO, Dow Jones, and Publisher, The Wall Street Journal. Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s Chief International Anchor, was the…
7 Salvadorian journalists face charges after report on president’s alleged gang ties
Mexico City, May 7, 2025—Salvadoran authorities should drop all criminal proceedings against journalists with El Faro, after the independent news site published video interviews with two gang leaders about their alleged years-long relationship with President Nayib Bukele, said the Committee to Protect Journalists Wednesday. “Treating journalism as a criminal act deprives Salvadorans of essential information,” said Cristina Zahar, CPJ’s Latin America…
Senegal Supreme Court upholds journalist René Capain Bassène’s lifetime prison sentence
Dakar, May 7, 2025— Senegalese authorities should end the persecution of journalist René Capain Bassène, whose lifetime prison sentence was upheld by the Senegal Supreme Court in a May 2 decision, said the Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday. “It is deeply worrying that René Capain Bassène’s life sentence has been upheld despite all the flaws in the investigation that led to his imprisonment and the documented…
CPJ, others condemn systematic repression of the press in Yemen
The Committee to Protect Journalists and 40 other press freedom and human rights organizations have condemned the worsening repression of journalists in Yemen. Journalists continue to face grave threats in areas controlled by both the Houthis and the internationally recognized government. Violations — ranging from arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance to unfair trials — are…
Morocco deports 2 journalists trying to enter Western Sahara
New York, May 2, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Moroccan authorities to stop suppressing independent reporting from the occupied Western Sahara, after two Italian freelance journalists became the latest to be deported from the disputed territory. “The deportation of Italian journalist Matteo Garavoglia and photographer Giovanni Colmoni is yet another sign of Morocco’s…
Alarm bells: Trump’s first 100 days ramp up fear for the press, democracy
Executive summary The first 100 days of the Trump administration have been marked by a flurry of executive actions that have created a chilling effect and have the potential to curtail media freedoms. These measures threaten the availability of independent, fact-based news for vast swaths of America’s population. CPJ has noted a significant increase in…
Houthi drone strike kills Yemeni-Dutch journalist, injures another
Washington, D.C., April 28, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the April 26 Houthi drone strike that killed journalist and filmmaker Musab al-Hattami and injured his brother, photographer Suhaib al-Hattami while they were working near the central Yemeni city of Marib. “The killing of Musab Al-Hattami is yet another stark reminder to the international community…