Human Rights in the World
JORDAN: Journalist Ahmed al-Zoubi jailed in Jordan 11 months after conviction under Cybercrime Law Jordanian authorities must immediately drop all charges against journalist Ahmed Hassan al-Zoubi, release him from jail, and stop using the Cybercrime Law against...
Human Rights in the World
Kyrgyzstan media under threat of a “foreign agent” law CPJ (25.10.2023) — Kyrgyzstan’s parliament should reject Russian-inspired legislation that would classify externally-funded media rights groups and nonprofits that run news outlets as “foreign representatives” and...
Human Rights in the World
CPJ urges Pakistan lawmakers to reconsider bills that could undermine press freedom Pakistan lawmakers should reject or revise four draft bills likely to undermine press freedom and consult with journalists and other stakeholders in a transparent review process before...
Human Rights in the World
Russia’s Supreme Court upholds 22-year prison sentence for journalist Ivan Safronov CPJ (02.08.2023) – In response to the Russian Supreme Court decision on Wednesday to uphold the 22-year prison sentence of journalist Ivan Safronov, who was convicted of treason last...
Human Rights in the World
Russia bans exiled outlet Dozhd TV as ‘undesirable’ CPJ (26.07.2023) – Russian authorities should stop attempting to silence the exiled broadcaster Dozhd TV (TV Rain) and cease using the country’s “undesirable organization” law to intimidate independent media and...
