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Zimbabwean journalists report being attacked, threatened

February 25, 2014 12:09 PM EST

At least two journalists reported being attacked, threatened, and obstructed in January 2014 in Zimbabwe, while a third was summoned to court a year after being charged, according to news reports.

AP chief urges governments to support free press

February 24, 2014 4:58 PM EST

The Associated Press’ executive editor, Kathleen Carroll, warned that efforts by governments to silence the media are “in effect an attack on a nation’s people.” Read the full article here.

Prominent journalist harassed again in Azerbaijan

February 21, 2014 3:56 PM EST

New York, February 21, 2014–The Committee to Protect Journalists is gravely concerned by the official harassment of investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who is being criminally investigated in Baku in apparent retaliation for her reporting on government corruption. Ismayilova works for the Azerbaijani service of the U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Protesters take cover amid clashes with police in Kiev on February 20. (AFP/Sergei Supinsky)

Body armor must match threat in Venezuela and Ukraine

February 21, 2014 3:43 PM EST

Covering street violence is one thing. Covering gunfire is another. This week, firearms were unexpectedly introduced into ongoing clashes between protesters and police in two parts of the world, raising the threat level faced by journalists trying to cover events.

Journalists under fire covering protests in Venezuela

February 20, 2014 5:19 PM EST

New York, February 20, 2014–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the wave of violence against and harassment and detentions of journalists covering protests in Venezuela in recent days and calls on authorities to ensure the press can work safely. The violations come amid nationwide protests that have left at least six dead and hundreds injured.…

Egypt puts Jazeera journalists on trial in test of dissent

February 20, 2014 4:50 PM EST

As the trial of the Al-Jazeera journalists in Egypt began, Bloomberg News profiled the widening crackdown on journalism in the country, citing CPJ research.Read the full article here.

Press under threat on anniversary of Libyan revolution

February 19, 2014 6:36 PM EST

New York, February 19, 2014–A recent wave of anti-press violations, including repressive legislation, abductions, and physical attacks, threatens to set back the steps Libya has taken toward democracy since the revolution that removed the late Muammar Qaddafi from power, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

A protester is seen near a barricade of flames between police and demonstrators in Kiev. (AFP/Louisa Gouliamaki)

Journalist among dead in Ukraine protests

February 19, 2014 3:03 PM EST

New York, February 19, 2014–The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply troubled by the murder of a journalist and reports that pro-government groups are targeting journalists covering nationwide protests in Ukraine. The demonstrations have left at least 26 people dead and several hundred injured, including journalists, according to news reports.

Miranda ruling could set bad precedent for press freedom

February 19, 2014 2:20 PM EST

New York, February 19, 2014–The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned by today’s ruling by the U.K. High Court that said David Miranda was lawfully detained under antiterrorism legislation at Heathrow airport last summer.

Veteran journalist reported missing in Cambodia

February 19, 2014 10:51 AM EST

Bangkok, February 19, 2014–Cambodian authorities must thoroughly investigate the disappearance of Canadian journalist Dave Walker, who went missing on Friday under mysterious circumstances in the country’s western Siem Riep province, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.