Post-mortem of a ‘killing’: How the Russian state forced Novaya Gazeta to close
Berlin, November 6, 2026—Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia’s last remaining independent media outlets and a powerful symbol of fearless devotion to the truth, will cease to exist on Monday after a sustained campaign of relentless repression that over more than 30 years cost the lives of five of its journalists and finally dealt a fatal…
CPJ, partners welcome initial media reforms in Hungary, call for further safeguards
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and 12 partner organizations on Friday welcomed significant steps taken by Hungary’s new government to dismantle institutions captured under former prime minister Viktor Orbán and restore independence to Hungary’s public media and regulatory system. In a joint statement following a fact-finding mission to Budapest on November 4-6, the delegation said…
After historic election, Serbia’s new government must prioritize journalist safety and accountability
Berlin, November 6, 2026—The defeat of Aleksandar Vučić in October’s election provides a real opportunity for Serbia to reverse the backslide on media freedom that has blighted the country for 14 years. Serbia’s incoming government must now prioritize journalist safety, ensure past attacks and abuses are investigated, hold perpetrators to account, and introduce reforms to…
120th Congress must protect the First Amendment right to a free press
New York, November 5, 2026—The newly elected U.S. Congress should restore press freedom protections at home and abroad by immediately strengthening oversight of federal agencies, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on Thursday. “The incoming Congress has a historic opportunity to reverse the United States’ precipitous decline in press freedom and hold officials accountable…
Journalists attacked in West Bank by settlers, detained by police after incident
Amman, October 29, 2026 — The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the detention of Russian-Israeli journalist Andrey Khrzhanovskiy, known professionally as Andrey X, and U.S. journalist Jasper Nathaniel by Israeli forces near Umm Al-Khair, in the occupied West Bank. The arrests followed a violent assault by Israeli settlers against the two reporters and fellow freelance…
Israeli forces fire tear gas, point lasers at journalists, raid office in West Bank
Beirut, October 26, 2026 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply alarmed by the violations committed against journalists during the raid by the Israel Defense Forces on the occupied West Bank city of Hebron. Incidents included wounding a journalist, briefly detaining reporters, firing tear gas at journalists, and targeting press gathering areas with lasers. …
After weeks of attacks, CPJ calls for protection of journalists during Serbia election
Berlin, October 23, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Serbian authorities to ensure that journalists can report safely throughout Sunday’s parliamentary election, and the period that follows, after a campaign marked by physical attacks, police obstruction, and threats against reporters. Since CPJ warned a month ago of growing risks for journalists ahead of the…
CPJ highlights role of transnational networks in fueling attacks on journalists in Sudan
New York, October 21, 2026 – The Committee to Protect Journalists submitted testimony to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission ahead of its October 21 briefing on transnational networks fueling the war in Sudan, highlighting how foreign weapons, financing, personnel, and logistical support sustain armed actors responsible for killing, detaining, and otherwise targeting journalists. CPJ’s…
CPJ to Israel: Investigate assault on Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine
The Committee to Protect Journalists has written to Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel (Michael) Leiter, demanding a criminal investigation into October 16’s violent assault on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine while covering the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank. Levine was assaulted by masked settlers despite wearing a clearly marked “Press” vest….
American photojournalist Heidi Levine attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Beirut, October 16, 2026 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the Friday Israeli settler attack on American journalist Heidi Levine, which wounded her while she was covering the olive harvest in Abu Fallah, near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Speaking to CPJ from her hospital bed, Levine, who is a freelancer…