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Signs that read 'I am not afraid' are carried at a march in Moscow in memory of Boris Nemtsov. His killing has been compared to the murders of critical journalists. (Reuters/Sergei Karpukhin)

Murder of Boris Nemtsov highlights Russia’s impunity record

March 5, 2015 3:49 PM EST

The brazen contract-style killing of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov on Friday night–carried out within range of a dozen security cameras and yards from the Kremlin walls in Moscow–serves as a grim reminder of the risks government critics face in Russia.

Tabloid reporter gunned down in the Philippines

January 9, 2015 11:51 AM EST

Bangkok, January 9, 2015–The Committee to Protect Journalist calls on authorities in the Philippines to identify the motive in Thursday’s murder of tabloid reporter Nerlita Ledesma and bring the perpetrators swiftly to justice.

One Province Illustrates Colombia’s Struggle with Impunity

February 12, 2014 1:55 AM EST

The inability to solve journalist murders in Arauca feeds an atmosphere of hostility and intimidation for the media there. By John Otis Gen. Rodolfo Palomino, Colombian police chief, writes a message for a campaign supporting FARC demobilization in Tame, Arauca province, on September 18, 2013. (Reuters/Jose Miguel Gomez)

Security forces arrive in Muzaffarnagar following clashes between Hindus and Muslims. (AP)

Indian TV reporter killed in clashes in Uttar Pradesh

September 10, 2013 11:26 AM EDT

New York, September 10, 2013–An Indian journalist was killed late Saturday while covering clashes between Hindus and Muslims that erupted in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, according to news reports.

Attacks on the Press: Enjoying Spotlight, Shirking Accountability

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

Countries hosting the Olympics assume global obligations. What if they renege? By Nina Ognianova and Kristin Jones

Attacks on the Press: CPJ Risk List

February 14, 2013 12:04 AM EST

From conflict-ridden Syria to aspiring world leader Brazil, 10 nations on a downslope. By Karen Phillips

UK should press Somalia on journalist’s jailing, murders

February 1, 2013 11:50 AM EST

Dear Prime Minister Cameron: In anticipation of your meeting with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud next week, we would like to bring to your attention recent actions taken by the Somali government, as well as the increasing number of unsolved journalist murders in the country.

Journalist Assistance helps record number in 2012

January 30, 2013 11:49 AM EST

An increase in press freedom violations last year created a surge of need among journalists, driving a record number of assistance cases for CPJ’s Journalist Assistance Program in 2012. More than three-quarters of the 195 journalists who received support during the year came from East Africa and the Middle East and North Africa, reflecting the…

Numerous Nepali journalists flee after receiving threats

January 28, 2013 4:45 PM EST

New York, January 28, 2013–Authorities in Nepal should ensure the safety of more than 20 journalists who fled the western district of Dailekh on Thursday after receiving death threats from individuals they said were supporters of the ruling Maoist party, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. At least five news outlets have been forced…

Somalia should free jailed reporter, solve press murders

January 28, 2013 12:01 AM EST

Dear President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: We are writing to express our concern about a Somali journalist who has been imprisoned since January 10 for interviewing a woman who claimed she was raped by government soldiers. We are also concerned by recent statements you made in Washington indicating your administration will not tolerate negative coverage by the local press. We urge you to ensure the journalist is released immediately and to follow up on your commitment to create a task force to investigate Somalia’s unsolved journalist murders.