For the Sake of Press Freedom, Julian Assange Must Be Defended
Nine years ago this month, the Committee to Protect Journalists took a stand on one of the most polarizing figures in journalism.
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Journalist Maykel Gonzalez Banned from Leaving Cuba
Journalist Maykel Gonzalez Vivero learned Monday that he will not be able to travel outside Cuba by decision of the Ministry of Interior (Minint).
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Honduran TV Host José Arita Shot Dead in Puerto Cortés
The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned the killing of TV host José Arita in northern Honduras.
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Security Forces Raid Offices of Egypt’s Last Independent Media Outlet
Egyptian security forces raided the office of Egypt’s last independent media outlet, Mada Masr, over the weekend.
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CPJ Gala Recognizes Courageous Journalists from Developing Democracies
All the honorees work in developing democracies that have experienced a deterioration in their respective press freedom environments.
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Brazilian Electoral Law Criminalizes Allegations against Politicians
The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned a law enacted by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro that criminalizes slander under the electoral code.
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Attackers Burn Boat of Journalist in Colombia
Colombian authorities should immediately investigate an arson attack against a journalist in northern Colombia and ensure his safety.
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State and Private Bolivian News Outlets Attacked
Several news outlets in Bolivia were attacked or threatened and at least four had to temporarily cease broadcasting over the weekend.
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Radio Host Buenaventura Calderon Shot Dead in Honduras
Two individuals on a motorcycle shot Calderón, host of the “Ecos de la Mosquitia” daily news program on Catholic radio broadcaster Kupia Kumi,
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Journalists Targeted by Pegasus Spyware
Pegasus is a spyware created for mobile devices which transforms a cellphone into a mobile surveillance station, reports the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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