India’s independent journalism in doubt in election year
With the dawn of the new year, India is looking ahead to a national election in May. Recent developments raise questions about the quality and quantity of independent news coverage of the polls as local media come under greater political influence.
Paying tribute to Mike O’Connor
With the sudden death of CPJ Mexico Representative Mike O’Connor, 67, Mexican journalists have lost one of their most formidable advocates. Mike will be remembered as someone who was on the forefront of the struggle for press freedom. Below are some of the many tributes:The New York Times. The Guardian El Nuevo Herald AP The…
News from the Committee to Protect Journalists, December 2013
End-of-year Impact As 2013 draws to a close, CPJ looks back on the highlights of the year, when we stepped in and advocated for journalists and news outlets at risk around the world. Thank you for all you have done to support us, and please continue to join us in our important work.
Remembering Mike O’Connor
It is a sad end to 2013 for the global press freedom community. With the sudden death of CPJ Mexico Representative Mike O’Connor, 67, on Sunday, Mexican journalists have lost one of their most formidable advocates. Mike will be remembered as someone who was on the forefront of the struggle for press freedom. His superb…
Syria, Iraq, Egypt most deadly nations for journalists
CPJ RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT ON KILLED JOURNALISTS New York, December 30, 2013–Syria remained the most deadly place for journalists on the job in 2013, while Iraq and Egypt each saw a spike in fatal violence, the Committee to Protect Journalists found in a new report. At least 70 journalists were killed for their work during…
