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CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets

CPJ 23 Dec 2025
The statement urges Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure immediate protection for journalists and cultural institutions, hold perpetrators accountable, and uphold Bangladesh’s constitutional and international human rights obligations ... ....
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CPJ: Acceleration of US press freedom concerns spike demand for safety training

CPJ 23 Dec 2025
“The increasingly hostile domestic political environment for journalists has created a surge in demand for safety training across the United States,” said CPJ CEO Jodie Ginsberg ... In total, CPJ conducted..
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CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence

CPJ 23 Dec 2025
CPJ has raised concerns about jawboning tactics used by the FCC under Carr, including reports of threats to withhold mergers or open investigations into outlets if news outlets did not tow the administration’s line editorially.
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Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits

CPJ 23 Dec 2025
Abi Jumaa told CPJ that she and the family had been unable to see Faraj, who they believe is being held at the General Intelligence Department, without legal representation, or to establish the reason for his detention.
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Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC

CPJ 23 Dec 2025
“The disappearance of journalist John Kabamba from Kinshasa emphasizes the insecurity faced by journalists across the DRC,” said CPJ Africa Program Coordinator Muthoki Mumo ... The order, which CPJ ...
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2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within one week

CPJ 22 Dec 2025
According to a medical statement from the Ministry of Health, reviewed by CPJ, “he currently remains in critical condition, with a reserved prognosis and under constant monitoring.” ... CPJ’s email to the ...
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The law powering Tunisia’s crackdown on the press

CPJ 22 Dec 2025
As of December 1, CPJ counted at least three journalists who are still in prison for their reporting or expression ... CPJ continues to call for the unconditional release of all journalists jailed for ...
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Tunisia: The Law Powering Tunisia's Crackdown On the Press

All Africa 22 Dec 2025
A single piece of legislation--Decree-Law No ... ....
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Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners

CPJ 19 Dec 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 22 press freedom and media partner organizations in a December 12 letter calling on Miami-Dade State Attorney Fernandez Rundle to drop charges against photojournalist Dave Decker ... According to the U.S ... ....
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Moldovan media caught between democracy and Russian interference

CPJ 19 Dec 2025
Moldova is like a training ground where Russia tests its disinformation strategies,” Ion Manole, who works for the Moldovan human rights organization Promo-LEX, which specializes in legal defense and election monitoring, told CPJ.
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Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats

CPJ 19 Dec 2025
“Guatemalan authorities must conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into Jorge Agustín Zapeta Aguilar’s killing and hold those responsible to account ”said Cristina Zahar, CPJ’s Latin America program coordinator, in São Paulo.
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127 African women journalists write to jailed Burundian Sandra Muhoza as she returns to court

CPJ 18 Dec 2025
Muhoza is expected in court on December 19, a family member familiar with her case told CPJ, on condition of anonymity, citing safety concerns ... release, according to court documents, reviewed by CPJ.
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Chinese citizen journalist seeking asylum in U.S. could faces deportation

CPJ 18 Dec 2025
... told CPJ on Tuesday ... According to CPJ’s data on imprisoned journalists, at least 24 of reporters are jailed in China in relation to their coverage of conditions for the Uyghur ethnic group.
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CPJ, partners call for the immediate release of Yemeni journalist Naseh Shaker

CPJ 17 Dec 2025
Shaker, a renowned Yemeni journalist who has contributed to several media outlets, was arrested in Aden on November 19, 2023, and subjected to enforced disappearance ... Read the full statement in and ....
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