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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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