Committee To Protect Journalists
A page on monitors in our human rights coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 22 reports filed on it so far.
CPJ: Free Tunisian journalists amid heatwave
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the immediate release of three journalists imprisoned in Tunisia as at least 10 prisoners die amid...
Thailand faces UN rights review
A report submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee details ongoing violations in Thailand, including the death penalty, torture, and restrictions on
FIDH, TLHR Submit Civil and Political Rights
A joint report by FIDH and Thai Lawyers for Human Rights details widespread violations in Thailand, submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee ahead...
Philippines Anti-Disinformation Bill
A 2026 Philippine bill imposing harsh penalties for 'false information' is criticized by rights groups as a tool to silence dissent and target...
Cuban journalist threatened with exile
The Committee to Protect Journalists reports that Cuban journalist Austin Llerandi has been given two months to leave the country or face jail for his
Yemeni Journalists Face Enforced
ARTICLE 19, CPJ, and the Yemeni Media Freedoms Observatory call for an end to the enforced disappearance of journalists in Yemen, highlighting the...
Albania media, civic space face pressure
International groups condemn escalating repression against journalists and civil society in Albania, citing attacks, police interference, and
Hungary anti-SLAPP bill fails domestic cases
A coalition of over 120 rights groups warns Hungary's draft anti-SLAPP law, rushed to meet a 2026 EU deadline, will only protect against cross-border
Ad tech surveillance threatens journalists
Research from CPJ and Harvard's Carr-Ryan Center details how ad tech surveillance endangers journalists. The report provides practical steps to...
Meta's $18B settlement prompts calls for
Amnesty International USA says Meta's $18 billion settlement with states must lead to sweeping design changes on social media to protect children's...
UN CERD Cites Widespread Racial
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has expressed grave concern over widespread racial discrimination and human rights...
Iranian Journalists Face 10-Year Prison
Nine Iranian journalists are imprisoned, including Reza Valizadeh, who was detained in September 2024 and is serving a 10-year sentence.
Mali: Four Human Rights Defenders and Journalists Sentenced Amid Shrinking Civic Space
On August 17, 2026, Mali's Court of Appeal sentenced Mohamed Youssouf Bathily and Sidibé Rokia Doumbia to ten years in prison for association of...
RSF sues platforms over cyberharassment of LGBTQIA+ journalists
Reporters Without Borders has filed an amicus curiae in Brazil to hold TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube accountable for enabling harassment...
Apple Places Spyware Alerts on Lock Screen in 2023
Apple began showing spyware warnings on the Lock Screen and Settings in September 2023, a move that makes alerts harder to miss. The alerts indicate...
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Staffers
The Pentagon dismissed Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor-chief Erik Slavin, and Middle East correspondent Lara Korte after they...
CPJ renews call for Kyrgyzstan to drop charges against journalist Makhabat Tajibek kyzy as retrial begins
The Committee to Protect Journalists has renewed its call for Kyrgyzstan to drop criminal charges against journalist Makhabat Tajibek kyzy ahead of...
Ecuador: Sanctions Against Yasuní Defenders Highlight Deterioration of Civic Space
Three years after a referendum to protect Yasuní National Park, Ecuadorian authorities have yet to implement the results, while defenders face...
Bangladesh War Crimes Tribunal Issues Fresh Warrants for 3 Journalists
The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has issued fresh warrants for three journalists, Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu, and Farzana Rupa, over...
Brazilian Journalism Coalition Calls for Source Confidentiality Protection
The Committee to Protect Journalists and nine other organizations condemn the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court's decision to violate a journalist's...
Ethiopia's Assault on Independent Media Escalates
Ethiopian authorities are intensifying their crackdown on independent media, detaining and harassing journalists and media outlets.
UN Urged to Keep International Force in Lebanon to Protect Civilians
Human Rights Watch has called on the United Nations Security Council to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) beyond its...