Legal Action Archives - Page 195 of 254 - Committee to Protect Journalists

Joachim Diana Gikupa (Radio Okapi)

DRC journalist jailed after story on Chinese-run hospital

February 15, 2013 4:43 PM EST

New York, February 15, 2013–Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo should release pending appeal a journalist who was sentenced to six months in prison in December on defamation charges, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. The journalist was taken into custody on Tuesday. Police arrested Joachim Diana Gikupa, editor of the private daily La…

Al-Mizan editor Musa Muhammad Awwal. (Al-Mizan)

Nigeria harasses, intimidates journalist for critical weekly

February 15, 2013 4:02 PM EST

Abuja, Nigeria, February 15, 2013–Authorities should halt their harassment of a Nigerian journalist whose paper published allegations of extrajudicial detentions being carried out by the country’s special army unit, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.Armed officers of Nigeria’s Joint Task Force and members of the State Secret Service (SSS) raided the Kaduna home of…

Attacks on the Press: Mexican Self-Censorship Takes Root

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

Reporters can’t tell the public that organized crime has taken over a Mexican state. By Mike O’Connor

Attacks on the Press: Oil, Money, and the Press

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

New oil deals drive optimism, but the public knows little about the details. By Tom Rhodes

Attacks on the Press: How the Americas Failed Press Freedom

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

A system to defend free expression is under attack from foes and former allies. By Carlos Lauría

Attacks on the Press: As Leaders Change, China Tightens Control

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

China’s new leaders can open a new era for free expression. They have much to do. By Madeline Earp

Attacks on the Press: After Afghan Pullout, Will Media Survive?

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

The international community, deep in donor fatigue, withdraws media funding. By Bob Dietz

Attacks on the Press: Internet Opening Is Shrinking

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam had vibrant blogospheres–until the crackdowns. By Shawn W. Crispin

Attacks on the Press: A Frustrating Pursuit for Justice

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

Her son’s murder unsolved, Rimma Maksimova pursues a landmark case. By Elisabeth Witchel

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