'We are glad that #Alabama authorities have dropped charges against #AtmoreNews publisher Sherry Digmon and reporter Don Fletcher for allegedly publishing leaked grand jury material, but they never should have been charged to begin with,' CPJ's Katherine Jacobsen said today.

Today, a #Russian court rejected an appeal by the lawyers of The Wall Street Journal reporter #EvanGershkovich against his detention. He will remain detained until at least June 30.

Committee to Protect Journalists demands Evan's immediate release.

#FreeThePress #IStandWithEvan

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#Maldives : Tuesday marks seven years since the murder of blogger Yameen Rasheed (left).

In late 2023, the Maldives criminal court dismissed charges against three accused of involvement in Rasheed’s murder, as well as the 2014 abduction and murder of journalist Ahmed Rilwan

The #Israel - #Gaza war has been the most dangerous conflict for journalists since CPJ started keeping records in 1992.

Explore our interactive map of journalists killed in the war to learn more: cpj.org/full-coverage-…

CPJ & Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center are hosting a conversation at #HopkinsBloombergCenter on Friday, 4/26.

In the forum:
🗯️ What tools can be deployed to minimize dangers to journalists
🗯️ What can be done to free journalists jailed for simply doing their jobs

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#Egypt : CPJ is deeply concerned about the arrest of prominent journalist and press freedom advocate Rasha Azab. The arrest and assault of women journalists is unacceptable. Egyptian authorities should immediately release Rasha and all other women's rights activists.

The Israeli Censorship Regime Is Growing. That Needs to Stop, CPJ's Jodie Ginsberg writes in The New York Times

'[Israel’s] refusal to permit foreign journalists independent access to Gaza all speak to a leadership that is deliberately restricting press freedom.”

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CPJ does its work because “journalists are the first to be attacked by those who wish to oppress, to deny the basic human rights and human dignity of all.” Committee to Protect Journalists pays tribute to Terry Anderson
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CPJ's election safety kit provides resources for journalists covering the 2024 U.S. election: cpj.org/?p=372941 via CPJ Américas Committee to Protect Journalists

'Israel champions itself as a democracy and a bastion of press freedom in the region. Its actions tell a very different story.' Committee to Protect Journalists's Jodie Ginsberg says Israel's actions against media 'are more the hallmark of a dictatorship, not a democracy.' nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opi…

For years, #Nigeria 's #Cybercrimes Act has been used as a tool for censorship and intimidation, and rights groups called for its amendment.

Now it's been reformed, but concerns remain.

Read the guest essay in Al Jazeera English by CPJ Africa's Jonathan Rozen: aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/…

Since the 2022 murder of Haitian journalist Garry Tesse, the journalist's family and friends have accused the government of a cover-up to protect the man in charge of prosecuting the crime, Ronald Richemond.

Read more: cpj.org/2024/03/powerf…

#Haiti #PressFreedom

Indian journalists’ 2024 election concerns: political violence, trolling, device hacking

It’s a critical time for journalists in India.

Here are their biggest concerns:
- Political violence
- Mob violence
- Criminalization of journalism
- Attacks by other journalists
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“Part of the CPJ family”: Journalist, former hostage Terry Anderson dies at 76

CPJ is deeply saddened by the death of Terry Anderson, journalist and CPJ’s former vice chair and honorary chairman.

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Terry Anderson, a former Associated Press journalist who was kidnapped and held hostage in Lebanon for six years, knew firsthand the threats that faced journalists seeking to report freely, and was an outspoken and dedicated advocate for press freedom.

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“Terry [Anderson] was part of the CPJ family for over 25 years,” said CPJ's Jacob Weisberg.

“He took that responsibility seriously – joining CPJ to advocate on behalf of journalists at risk around the world at the highest levels. Our thoughts are with his family and especially with

Watch Terry Anderson speaking in this documentary for CPJ's 30th anniversary: youtu.be/JQblut--q4M?fe…

And read his remarks when he accepted an Emmy in 2006 on behalf of CPJ for its work in defense of press freedom: cpj.org/reports/2006/0…

Photo: Screenshot from 'CPJ: 30th

Globally, 320 journalists were imprisoned as of 12/1/23, the second highest recorded since CPJ started collecting data in 1992.

The previous record was set in 2022.

Top jailers of journalists: China, Myanmar, Belarus, Russia, Vietnam, Israel, and Iran.

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UK, US & others made explicit, formal commitments to defend media freedom at home and abroad. They should be equally explicit in calling on #Israel and #Egypt to allow international journalists access to #Gaza . CPJ’s Jodie Ginsberg for NYTimes.
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The #Israel - #Gaza war is inflicting a devastating toll—it’s the deadliest conflict for journalists since CPJ began collecting data in 1992.

CPJ's CEO Jodie Ginsberg spoke with PBS NewsHour's Ali Rogin about what can be done to protect journalists in the war: pbs.org/video/dangerou…