Cambodian journalist Hem Vanna arrested after cyberscam report https://cpj.org/2026/02/cambodian-journalist-hem-vanna-arrested-over-cyberscam-report/ @PressFreedom
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Cambodian journalist Hem Vanna arrested after cyberscam report - Committee to Protect Journalists
Bangkok, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Cambodian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Hem Vanna, who was arrested after publishing a report about a suspected cyberscam compound. On February 3,…
CPJ and 91 global media groups press Philippine leader to free Frenchie Mae Cumpio https://cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-and-91-global-media-groups-press-philippine-leader-to-free-frenchie-mae-cumpio/ @PressFreedom
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CPJ and 91 global media groups press Philippine leader to free Frenchie Mae Cumpio - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists and more than 90 media groups around the world have called on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to “right the wrong” and release jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, as she marks six…
Jimmy Lai, 6 Apple Daily execs to be sentenced in Hong Kong’s biggest media trial https://cpj.org/2026/02/jimmy-lai-6-apple-daily-execs-to-be-sentenced-in-hong-kongs-biggest-media-trial/ @PressFreedom
Committee to Protect Journalists
Jimmy Lai, 6 Apple Daily execs to be sentenced in Hong Kong’s biggest media trial - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Hong Kong authorities to cease targeting journalists and release all those behind bars, ahead of Monday’s expected sentencing of publisher Jimmy Lai and six former colleagues from his…
Malian journalist in prison awaiting trial for offending Niger’s military leader https://cpj.org/2026/02/malian-journalist-in-prison-awaiting-trial-for-offending-nigers-military-leader/ @PressFreedom
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Malian journalist in prison awaiting trial for offending Niger's military leader - Committee to Protect Journalists
Dakar, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Malian authorities to immediately release Youssouf Sissoko, who was detained on Thursday for publishing a commentary piece criticizing neighboring Niger’s president’s comments about a jihadist…
Mozambican journalist and son shot at in ‘murder attempt’ https://cpj.org/2026/02/mozambican-journalist-and-son-shot-at-in-murder-attempt/ @PressFreedom
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Mozambican journalist and son shot at in ‘murder attempt’ - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Mozambican authorities to investigate a shooting described by journalist Carlitos Cadangue as an attempted assassination of himself and his son, following threats over his reporting.…
Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest media trial https://cpj.org/2026/02/jimmy-lai-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison-in-hong-kongs-biggest-media-trial/ @PressFreedom
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Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest media trial - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 9, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday condemned the 20-year prison sentence handed down to publisher Jimmy Lai, the founder of now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, in Hong Kong’s biggest media trial. “The rule…
Algerian authorities arrest journalist Omar Ferhat https://cpj.org/2026/02/algerian-authorities-arrest-journalist-omar-ferhat/ @PressFreedom
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Algerian authorities arrest journalist Omar Ferhat - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 9, 2026 — Algerian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Omar Ferhat, director of the local independent news website Algerie Scoop, and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said…
Iran tightens media crackdown with raids, financial pressure https://cpj.org/2026/02/iran-tightens-media-crackdown-with-raids-financial-pressure/ @PressFreedom
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Iran tightens media crackdown with raids, financial pressure - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 9, 2026 —The Committee to Protect Journalists demands that Iranian authorities halt their ongoing attacks and harassment of journalists and media workers and roll back punitive measures used to silence reporting, including raids, equipment…
Algeria arrests freelance journalist Abdelali Mezghiche https://cpj.org/2026/02/algeria-arrests-freelance-journalist-abdelali-mezghiche/ @PressFreedom
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Algeria arrests freelance journalist Abdelali Mezghiche - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 10, 2026 — Algerian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release freelance journalist Abdelali Mezghiche and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Tuesday. On Monday, February 9, state security…
Russian bomb injures journalist in eastern Ukraine https://cpj.org/2026/02/russian-bomb-injures-journalist-in-eastern-ukraine/ @PressFreedom
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Russian bomb injures journalist in eastern Ukraine - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 10, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for a thorough investigation into a recent Russian attack in Ukraine that wounded Igor Levinok, a war correspondent with the privately owned Ukrainian TV channel Inter. On the morning…
CPJ: Cuba’s detention of content producers stifles access to information https://cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-cubas-detention-of-content-producers-stifles-access-to-information/ @PressFreedom
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CPJ: Cuba’s detention of content producers stifles access to information - Committee to Protect Journalists
Miami, February 10, 2026 — The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the detention of two content producers with El 4tico, a social media outlet in eastern Cuba, and calls on authorities to immediately release them and allow the free flow of information…
Indian journalist Ravi Nair sentenced to 1 year in Adani defamation case https://cpj.org/2026/02/indian-journalist-ravi-nair-sentenced-to-1-year-in-adani-defamation-case/ @PressFreedom
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Indian journalist Ravi Nair sentenced to 1 year in Adani defamation case - Committee to Protect Journalists
New Delhi, February 11, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply concerned about the sentencing of investigative journalist Ravi Nair to one year’s imprisonment over social media posts critical of the Adani Group and calls on the Indian government…
CPJ: Russia’s Telegram throttling another step toward total information control https://cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-russias-telegram-throttling-another-step-toward-total-information-control/ @PressFreedom
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CPJ: Russia’s Telegram throttling another step toward total information control - Committee to Protect Journalists
Berlin, February 11, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Russian authorities to immediately stop throttling the messaging service Telegram, warning that the restrictions represent a deliberate escalation in the Kremlin’s campaign to curtail…
CPJ welcomes Oscar nomination for documentary about US journalist killed in Russia-Ukraine war https://cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-welcomes-oscar-nomination-for-documentary-about-us-journalist-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war/ @PressFreedom
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CPJ welcomes Oscar nomination for documentary about US journalist killed in Russia-Ukraine war - Committee to Protect Journalists
‘Armed Only with a Camera’ celebrates the life of filmmaker Brent Renaud New York, February 12, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) welcomes the decision by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to nominate the HBO Original documentary…
CPJ, partners urge AppLogic Networks to disclose details on Egypt withdrawal https://cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-partners-urge-applogic-networks-to-disclose-details-on-egypt-withdrawal/ @PressFreedom
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CPJ, partners urge AppLogic Networks to disclose details on Egypt withdrawal - Committee to Protect Journalists
In a joint letter, the Committee to Protect Journalists and 10 rights organizations, along with independent news platforms, expressed serious concern over AppLogic Networks’ (formerly Sandvine) continued failure to provide full transparency about its withdrawal…
Freed Venezuelan journalist freed says time behind bars ‘made me feel desperate’ https://cpj.org/2026/02/venezuelan-journalist-freed-by-interim-administration-says-time-behind-bars-made-me-feel-desperate/ @PressFreedom
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Freed Venezuelan journalist freed says time behind bars ‘made me feel desperate’ - Committee to Protect Journalists
Following the January 3 American military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the country’s interim government has released hundreds of political prisoners, among them journalist Nakary Ramos. Ramos, 29, was arrested with her videographer…
Senegalese news commentator arrested, accused of spreading false news https://cpj.org/2026/02/senegalese-news-commentator-arrested-accused-of-spreading-false-news/ @PressFreedom
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Senegalese news commentator arrested, accused of spreading false news - Committee to Protect Journalists
Dakar, February 12, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release Modou Fall, news commentator at the privately owned channel Sen TV, after he was arrested Wednesday in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, on false news accusations…
CPJ welcomes Guatemalan journalist Jose Rubén Zamora’s release to house arrest, calls for all charges to be dropped https://cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-welcomes-guatemalan-journalist-jose-ruben-zamoras-release-to-house-arrest-calls-for-all-charges-to-be-dropped/ @PressFreedom
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CPJ welcomes Guatemalan journalist Jose Rubén Zamora’s release to house arrest, calls for all charges to be dropped - Committee…
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Thursday’s court ruling granting house arrest to investigative journalist Jose Rubén Zamora, president of the now defunct elPeriódico, and calls on Guatemalan authorities to immediately drop all charges and end…
CPJ nominates Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio for UNESCO’s Guillermo Cano Prize https://cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-nominates-philippine-journalist-frenchie-mae-cumpio-for-unescos-guillermo-cano-prize/ @PressFreedom
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CPJ nominates Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio for UNESCO’s Guillermo Cano Prize - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 13, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has nominated imprisoned Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio for the 2026 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, in recognition of her outstanding courage, commitment to journalism…
Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio denied bail, to remain in prison after 6 years https://cpj.org/2026/02/philippine-journalist-frenchie-mae-cumpio-denied-bail-to-remain-in-prison-after-6-years/ @PressFreedom
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Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio denied bail, to remain in prison after 6 years - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 16, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a Philippine court’s decision to deny journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio bail, and calls on authorities to drop all remaining charges against her and immediately end the judicial harassment.…