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.
When Journalists are Targeted, Societies as a Whole, Pay a Price
“Without journalists able to do their jobs in safety, we face the prospect of a world of confusion and disinformation”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned in a statement released ahead of the International Day to End Impunity Against Journalists, which falls on 2 November.
Brazilian President Bolsonaro Threatens to Revoke Globo’s Broadcasting License
The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to refrain from insulting and threatening media outlets.
Egypt Tortured Journalist Esraa Abdel Fattah in Custody
Human rights organizations are condemning the Egyptian government for the detention and torture of journalist and human rights activist Esraa Abdel Fattah.
Radio Panic FM Journalist Found Dead in Haiti after Threats
Haitian authorities should conduct a swift and comprehensive investigation into the killing of radio journalist Néhémie Joseph and ensure those responsible are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Bolivia’s Independent Journalists Forced Out of Jobs and Sidelined
Amalia Pando was once a ubiquitous presence on Bolivian radio and TV, hosting some of the country’s most popular news and political commentary programs. At age 66, she’s still at it, but her audience is a sliver of what it once was.
Authorities and Protesters Target the Press Amid Protests in Ecuador
The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on both the authorities and demonstrators in Ecuador to stop harassing and attacking journalists covering ongoing protests.
In Honduras, Attacker Holds Gun to Head of Radio Progreso Anchor
Honduran authorities must immediately investigate an attack on journalist Sandra Maribel Sánchez and guarantee the safety of the press in the country, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Guatemalan Police Raid Mayan Radio Station
Guatemalan authorities should refrain from conducting raids on news outlets and allow the Xyaab’ Tzuultaq’a radio station to report freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on September 30.