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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Journalist Gauthier Sey Tshiang was evacuated to France on Monday for medical treatment after being assaulted and left unconscious in a street — one of a series of attacks on the press in the DRC in recent weeks. Another journalist has been missing for a month and 2 are behind bars. cpj.org?p=625793

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Spate of attacks on DRC press include journalist threatened over Fally Ipupa controversy - Committee to Protect Journalists

Investigative journalist Gauthier Sey Tshiang was evacuated to France on Monday for medical treatment after being assaulted and left unconscious in a street — one of a series of attacks on the press…

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

An independent media is vital for democracy. Access to information enables all people to make decisions and hold the powerful to account. A world without journalism is a world without truth. cpj.org/donate #JournalismMatters

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

CPJ interviewed 38 Angolan journalists who, in total, faced more than 200 criminal investigations for defamation, which makes Angola one of Africa’s worst offenders in criminalizing journalism in this way. Read more: cpj.org/2026/10/crim...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"I am writing to implore you to continue calling for Israel to be held accountable for crimes against journalists in Lebanon and Gaza. As European leaders and ministers come together next week, these meetings coincide at a hard time." — Christian Assi Read the letter ⤵️ cpj.org/2026/10/leba...

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Lebanese journalist Christina Assi calls on EU leaders to hold Israel accountable for crimes against journalists - Committee to Protect Journalists

In a letter sent on Thursday, Lebanese journalist Christina Assi is calling on EU leaders and officials to hold Israel to account for crimes against journalists in Lebanon and Gaza as part of the upco...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On Oct. 13, 2023, the Israeli military fired two tank shells 37 seconds apart into south Lebanon. The military’s target? Seven journalists standing on a hilltop around a mile from the closest hostilities, wearing clearly marked “press” vests and reporting next to a car marked “TV.” cpj.org?p=626391

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today marks 20 years since the murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya in Moscow on October 7, 2006. Russian authorities must bring all those responsible for her killing to justice, including those who ordered it. Impunity cannot prevail. Read more ⬇️ cpj.org/2014/07/desp...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The U.S. Journalist Assistance Network and partners are hosting Election Ready: Safety and Resilience for Journalists, a four-part webinar series offering practical guidance for journalists, editors, and newsroom leaders. Session TODAY → Nov. 17 Register: pen.org/election-ready

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Turkish authorities have weaponized the country’s disinformation law to stifle independent reporting by repeatedly detaining and arresting journalists on charges of spreading false information based on the vague tenets of this poorly conceived legislation. Read more ⬇️ cpj.org/2026/10/insi...

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Inside Turkey’s Lawfare: How Turkey uses its disinformation law against journalists - Committee to Protect Journalists

Istanbul, October 5, 2026—Turkish authorities have weaponized the country’s disinformation law to stifle independent reporting by repeatedly detaining and arresting journalists on charges of spreading...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"CPJ is appalled by the testimony from Matsadaash journalists before the Supreme State Security Prosecution that they were subjected to beatings, forced stripping, electric shocks, and threats to harm them or their families, and were forced to record fabricated 'confessions.'" — CPJ's Sara Qudah

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“Eight years after his murder, #JamalKhashoggi’s name remains an open wound and a warning. ... Press freedom in the region is unattainable without justice for Jamal.” — Sara Qudah, CPJ's MENA Regional Director

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Since Monday evening, Egyptian security forces have detained: ⚪️ Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emeira ⚪️ Abdallah Qadry ⚪️ Islam Barakat ⚪️ Omar Helal ⚪️ Mohamed Mahmoud ⚪️ Mohamed Adel Egypt remains one of the world’s leading jailers of journalists, with 25 currently behind bars. cpj.org/2026/10/egyp...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“CPJ warns that this crackdown is a direct assault on journalists’ fundamental right to report freely and independently, and risks deepening a climate of fear that threatens independent journalism across Egypt,” said CPJ Regional Director Sara Qudah. cpj.org/2026/10/egyp...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

CPJ calls on Egyptian authorities to release the 6 detained journalists working for investigative media platform Matsadaash, reveal their whereabouts, ensure they have prompt access to lawyers and families, and drop any charges stemming from their legitimate journalistic work. cpj.org?p=625000

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Want the latest news and views in #PressFreedom and #JournalistSafety from around the world, delivered straight to your inbox?📥 Subscribe to CPJ’s weekly newsletter, The Torch: cpj.org/thetorch

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

CPJ and other press freedom organizations call on Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela to allow sufficient time for an open, transparent, and consultative review, including by international experts, of a draft media reform bill, due to be introduced to parliament in the coming weeks. cpj.org?p=624776

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CPJ, partners call on Malta to ensure broad consultation on draft media reform bill - Committee to Protect Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists and other press freedom organizations on Thursday called on Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela to allow sufficient time for an open, transparent, and consultative...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is the moment an Israeli settler kicks Palestinian freelance journalist Salman al-Khatib as he and other journalists covered Israeli demolitions near Birzeit in the occupied West Bank. Al-Khatib’s experience was not isolated. cpj.org/2026/09/kick...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Israel's killings of journalists have dramatically spiked since October 7, 2023. The pursuit of justice and accountability must continue to ensure the impunity enjoyed by Israel for crimes against journalists is brought to an end. CPJ will continue to press for that accountability.

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

More than 4 years after Israeli Forces killed Shireen Abu Akleh in May 2023, her family is still waiting for justice. Her murder was not an isolated incident; rather it embodies a pattern in which Israeli forces have been targeting and killing journalists in connection with their work for decades.

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

CPJ welcomes the significant vote by 47 U.S. Senators on September 29, calling for justice and accountability for the killings of civilians, including Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, by Israeli forces and settlers. cpj.org?p=623384 CC: @vanhollen.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Let my father return home." One year ago, unidentified men abducted Mamoudou Babila Keita's father from his home, in retaliation for his journalistic work. The CPJ calls on the Guinean authorities to act to ensure the safe return of Elhadj Adama Keita to his loved ones.

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The U.S. Journalist Assistance Network and partners are hosting "Election Ready: Safety and Resilience for Journalists," a four-part webinar series offering practical guidance for journalists, editors, and newsroom leaders. 🗓️ Starting TODAY → Nov. 17 🔗 Register: pen.org/election-rea...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Facts matter. Journalists work every day to bring them to you. Today, on World News Day, we say thank you – and we ask you to support them. #ChooseTrustedJournalism #JournalismMatters #WorldNewsDay #WND26 #WND2026

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“The best practice for climate reporting is the same as any reporting: to give facts, make it clear, make it simple, and make it relevant to people’s everyday lives,” Alan Sealls, Emmy-winning meteorologist, told @columjournreview.bsky.social. Read more⤵️ www.cjr.org/feature/how-...

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How should we cover the climate story?

Speaking with climate reporters about staying on the beat—because, as Bill McKibben put it, “for better or for worse, by this time next year, there’s no doubt in my mind that climate coverage will be…

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

World News Day is a day to recognise what goes into journalism: the questioning, investigating, and explaining; the dogged persistence to get to the truth. CPJ defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. #ChooseTrustedJournalism #WorldNewsDay #WND26

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The U.S. Journalist Assistance Network and partners are hosting "Election Ready: Safety and Resilience for Journalists," a four-part webinar series offering practical guidance for journalists, editors, and newsroom leaders. 🗓️ Sept. 29 → Nov. 17 🔗 Register: pen.org/election-rea...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In an unprecedented move, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal is pursuing crimes-against-humanity charges against 3 journalists over their journalism. CPJ’s Somi Das breaks down the cases and explains why this is deeply troubling for press freedom. cpj.org?p=608919

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LAST DAY to apply📣 CPJ is #hiring a Marketing Associate that will be responsible for developing marketing strategies to increase awareness of CPJ’s brand. This hybrid role is based in New York City. Apply today: cpjorg.bamboohr.com/careers/109?sou…

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Journalists in the U.S.: It’s critical to know your rights when confronted by law enforcement officers while covering a protest, demonstration or other political event. Here are quick tips 👇 cpj.org?p=400507

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ahead of Thursday’s meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, CPJ took to the streets of Washington, DC, calling for the release of jailed publisher Jimmy Lai and veteran journalist Dong Yuyu. Join us to #FreeJimmyLai and #FreeDongYuyu: cpj.org/asia/china

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“It is vital for us as the public that we have access to a free and pluralistic media to be able to criticize the government, to be able to analyze what the government is doing, so that we can understand what decisions are being made,” CPJ CEO Jodie Ginsberg tells PBS Newshour👇 tinyurl.com/579e5uzj

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Trump's attacks on free press echo rhetoric used by autocrats, Jodie Ginsberg says

To discuss President Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, Amna Nawaz spoke with Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists.

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

CPJ is deeply concerned by Reza's harrowing report of physical pressure, psychological abuse, and the denial of critical medical care. The US must intensify diplomatic efforts to secure Reza’s freedom, while pressing the Iranian government for transparency and accountability. cpj.org?p=594515

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In 2025, CPJ spoke to Reza Valizadeh’s brother, Mohammadreza Valizadeh, about the journalist’s life in prison and the ongoing efforts to free him. #FreeReza #JournalismIsNotACrime Read more ⤵️ cpj.org/2025/09/impr...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

CPJ is grateful for a bipartisan group of senators who are urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make the release of Reza Valizadeh an "urgent priority," warning that his health has deteriorated and his life could be at risk. Read more ⤵️ www.cbsnews.com/news/senator...

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Bipartisan senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American journalist held in Iran

Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today marks two years since journalist Reza Valizadeh, a dual Iranian-American citizen, was imprisoned in Iran on charges linked to his work. He has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. #FreeReza #FreeThePress Read more ⤵️ cpj.org/2026/06/cpj-...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As Serbians prepare to vote in parliamentary elections, journalists covering the polls are at serious risk of threats, violence and hostility of the sort that has become increasingly common during President Aleksandar Vučić’s time in office. Hear more from journalists on the ground👇 cpj.org?p=621816

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“Politicians who threaten filmmakers rather than investigate alleged military crimes expose not strength but a leadership frightened of the evidence.” @theguardian.com argues that the filmmakers of NAZA, which it produced, must be protected not persecuted by Israel. ⤵️ tinyurl.com/yjyafn2y

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The Guardian view on NAZA’s persecuted directors: journalism is not treason | Editorial

Editorial: Politicians who threaten filmmakers rather than investigate alleged military crimes expose not strength but a leadership frightened of the evidence

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In an op-ed for @thehill.com, CPJ’s Loghman Fattahi writes, “The Trump administration has shown itself to be unabashedly antagonistic toward the media.” And the most egregious acts, he says, have been tied to Trump’s immigration crackdown. thehill.com/opinion/whit...

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Why is the Trump administration targeting foreign journalists?

A new policy disturbingly echoes those found in Russia, China and Iran, which use strict visa compliance rules to punish journalists and media outlets that report on their governments unfavorably. …

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

President Donald Trump’s order to ban news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House news coverage violates First Amendment rights and is an alarming escalation of how far this administration will go to control the narrative and silence critical, fact-based, news coverage. cpj.org?p=621585

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CPJ: President Trump’s arbitrary CNN, MS NOW, Politico ban violates First Amendment rights - Committee to Protect Journalists

Miami, September 18, 2026—President Donald Trump’s order to ban news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House news coverage violates First Amendment rights and is an alarming escalation of ho...

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