What we need to know about CBP's searches of journalists at San Diego
April 5, 2019 1:05 PM ET
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating whether the Customs and Border Protection Agency inappropriately targeted and questioned journalists and activists. The investigation, announced by CBP on March 6, came after NBC 7 obtained documents showing that the...
Egyptian photojournalist Shawkan finally free after over 5 years in jail
March 4, 2019 2:10 AM ET
Washington, D.C., March 4, 2019--Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan, was today released from prison after spending over five years in detention on anti-state charges, according to a post from his Twitter account. According to news...
South Africa elections 2019: Journalist safety kit
February 27, 2019 10:00 AM ET
South Africa, one of the media freedom beacons in sub-Saharan Africa, will hold national and provincial elections on May 8. As the country celebrates 25 years of democracy, the press in South Africa faces old and new challenges, including...
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...
Several journalists say US border agents questioned them about migrant coverage
February 11, 2019 11:40 AM ET
New York, February 11, 2019--The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned by reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is harassing journalists or subjecting them to invasive questioning during secondary screening when they cross into the United States....
CPJ Safety Advisory: Covering the political crisis in Venezuela
January 25, 2019 5:24 PM ET
UPDATED: This safety advisory was updated on February 20, 2019. In response to disputed election results, Venezuelans from both sides have taken to the streets in recent weeks, according to news reports. The crisis began following the inauguration of...
Raids, media shutdowns and internet disruptions amid Venezuela crisis
January 25, 2019 2:21 PM ET
Miami, January 25, 2019--The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Venezuelan authorities to stop blocking news outlets and to ensure that access to the internet is available amid the country's political crisis and widespread protests....
Libyan photojournalist killed by shelling during Tripoli clashes
January 23, 2019 12:46 PM ET
New York, January 23, 2019--The killing of freelancer Mohamed Ben Khalifa in Libya underscores the dangers for photojournalists working in conflict zones, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Ben Khalifa, a photographer who contributed to outlets including The...
Journalist arrested, others beaten during Bangladesh elections
January 2, 2019 5:15 PM ET
New York, January 2, 2019--The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Bangladeshi authorities to immediately release Hedait Hossain Molla, a reporter who was arrested in Khulna yesterday in relation to his election coverage, according to news reports....