Iraqi militias use threats, violence to keep Basra press in line
February 19, 2019 1:43 PM ET
"You work against us. In your work, you criticize militias. We watched your videos and you talk against us. You will pay the price for it," an anonymous voice said on the other end of the line to freelance...
Authorities close Al-Baghdadia TV in Iraq, force staff out of channel's offices
March 18, 2016 1:06 PM ET
New York, March 18, 2016--The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Iraqi authorities to restore the broadcasting license of the pro-Sunni satellite channel Al-Baghdadia TV, and to allow the channel to operate freely in Iraq....
Chasing ghosts: Tracking Iraq's missing journalists in Islamic State stranglehold of Mosul
October 22, 2015 3:24 PM ET
Amar hasn't left his house in five days. Every evening he fears a knock on the door will bring militants who have been searching for him. He hasn't earned a salary in more than a year and relies on...
Attacks on Iraqi journalists should be investigated
May 9, 2012 4:39 PM ET
New York, May 9, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns two official attacks on journalists working in Iraqi Kurdistan, including the assault on a television news crew and the arrest of an editor whose articles alleged corruption. CPJ also calls...
Iraqi TV anchor killed by car bomb
April 4, 2012 5:03 PM ET
New York, April 4, 2012--Iraqi journalist Kamiran Salaheddin was killed when a bomb attached to his car exploded late Monday, according to news reports. CPJ is investigating the circumstances of the attack to determine whether it was related to...
Libya: foreign reporters 'outlaws'; Mideast attacks continue
February 23, 2011 5:55 PM ET
New York, February 23, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about the ongoing attack on journalists and bloggers in the Middle East. Today the Libyan deputy foreign minister warned foreign journalists crossing the eastern border that they will...
Iraq plans to establish special court for journalists
July 20, 2010 5:13 PM ET
New York, July 20, 2010—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Court to disclose details about the decision to establish a new press court and to explain the mechanisms under which it will operate....