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CPJ Urges EU to Support Media Freedom Reform in Hungary
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CPJ Urges EU to Support Media Freedom Reform in Hungary

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on the European Union to support media freedom reforms in Hungary, stating that the 'takeover of the Hungarian media landscape by Orbán has turned much of the press into de facto propaganda mouthpieces for the Fidesz party.'

CPJ Urges US to Complete Shireen Abu Akleh Death Probe
Politicsiefimeridanewsbeastavgi3mo ago3 sources

CPJ Urges US to Complete Shireen Abu Akleh Death Probe

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on the United States to finalize its investigation into the 2022 killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Abu Akleh died from Israeli soldier fire, and the CPJ seeks a full resolution to the inquiry.

Kenyan Journalist Escapes Abduction After Criticizing President
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Kenyan Journalist Escapes Abduction After Criticizing President

A Kenyan journalist reportedly escaped an abduction attempt following his criticism of the president, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). This incident raises concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists in Kenya.

Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges
PoliticsThe Guardian6mo ago

Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges

Israeli prison service and IDF reject allegations after research by Committee to Protect Journalists Almost 60 Palestinian journalists detained in Israeli prisons since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack have been beaten, starved and subjected to sexual violence, including rape, a report alleges. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reviewed dozens of testimonies, photographs and medical records documenting what it describes as serious abuses by Israeli soldiers and prison guards against Palestinian reporters. The report draws on in-depth interviews from 59 Palestinian journalists. Of those interviewed, 58 reported being subjected to what they described as torture while in Israeli custody. Continue reading...