Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record
China remains the world’s worst jailer of journalists; India and Mexico rank among the deadliest New York December 9, 2021–The number of journalists behind bars reached a record high in 2021, with 293 behind bars as political upheaval and media crackdowns reflect increasing intolerance for independent reporting around the world. At the same time, targeted…
CPJ joins call for Ethiopia’s prime minister-designate to ensure journalists’ immediate release
The Committee to Protect Journalists, along with 40 civil society organizations, yesterday sent a joint letter to Ethiopia’s prime minister-designate, Abiy Ahmed, urging him to ensure the immediate and unconditional release of recently arrested journalists, and human rights defenders.
CPJ calls for release of jailed reporters in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the second leading jailer of journalists, according to CPJ research. This month, CPJ and Africa Media Initiative met with Ethiopia’s senior communications official to discuss the country’s press freedom record and review laws affecting freedom of speech. Voice of America reported on this visit and spoke to CPJ’s East Africa Consultant, Tom Rhodes.…