Press Freedom
25 Nobel Peace Prize 2021 Nominees—including Stacey Abrams, Jared Kushner
A look at those to have been named as nominees for the coveted prize, before the winner is revealed later in the year.
Why is the Taliban Murdering Journalists—Even as it's Trying to Rebrand?
The Taliban have been on a relentless and sleek campaign to cast themselves as legitimate political players and peace partners in Afghanistan.
Unions Condemn 'Blatant Abuse' of Police Power After CNN Reporter Arrested
One union leader said the detention of Omar Jimenez as he reported on Minneapolis protests was an "absolute outrage."
World Press Freedom Day: The Dangers Journalists Face Reporting on Pandemic
"Journalism has never been more vital and has never been more at risk," said Summer Lopez, the senior director of free expression programs at PEN America.
One Nation Banned The Word 'Coronavirus' to Suppress Pandemic Information
"The Turkmen authorities have lived up to their reputation by adopting this extreme method for eradicating all information about the coronavirus," Reporters Without Borders' Jeanne Cavelier said.
Trump Administration Ignored Threats to U.S. Journalists in Egypt: Report
The New York Times said it was forced to turn to Ireland to help one of its reporters escape imminent arrest in Egypt, because the Trump administration failed to act.
The Censorship at Liberty University Is Shocking—and Bound to Backfire
True liberty means press liberty. Colleges must let the students report the news. Or else.
Amal Clooney Criticizes Donald Trump: Our Leader 'Vilifies the Media'
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney used a speech Wednesday to criticize President Donald Trump's attacks on the media, saying he has emboldened individuals who wish to persecute journalists.
Saudis Perplexed by Press Freedom Ranking Dip After Khashoggi Murder
Reporters Without Borders said they had to meet with Saudi officials to explain just how bad the kingdom's reputation has become.
Snowden: Assange Arrest a 'Dark Day for Press Freedom'
"Images of Ecuador's ambassador inviting the U.K.'s secret police into the embassy to drag a publisher of—like it or not—award-winning journalism out of the building are going to end up in the history books," Edward Snowden said.
China to U.S.: Address 'Shocking Gender Discrimination'
"We also advise that the United States take a hard look at its own domestic human rights record, and first take care of its own affairs," Chinese spokesperson Lu Kang said.
Criticizing Trump Gets Journalist's Prize Canceled
A Finnish journalist who has braved harassment and death threats for her work covering Russian propaganda was told her nomination was in error.
Journalist Beaten, Forced to Drink Own Urine
El Hadji Hamidou Touré was reportedly abused on the orders of a government official.
Hong Kong Refuses to Renew Visa of Veteran Journalist
"If he can be denied a visa only because he chaired an event, we need to ask what's happened to freedom of expression in Hong Kong," Amnesty International said.
Myanmar Media Defies Generals Over Jailed Journalists
Protests have been taking place across the country.
Trump Media Attacks Endanger Journalists: U.N. Diplomat
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein said Trump's rhetoric "could quite easily lead to harm being inflicted on journalists just going about their work."
Egypt Passes New Restrictions on Free Press
The new legislation categorizes social media accounts with more than 5,000 followers as media outlets.
John McCain Calls for Release of Journalists in Myanmar
Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were charged on Monday for breaching the colonial-era Official Secrets Act.
Israel Security Stops Producer Covering Prince's Visit
Reporters Without Borders ranks Israel 87th out of the 180 countries on its 2018 World Press Freedom Index.
North Koreans Won't Be Watching Trump-Kim Summit
"Access to foreign and independent media is tightly restricted, and those found consuming unauthorized news content face severe punishment."
Reporting From Africa's North Korea, Eritrea
A week after 9/11, Eritrea rounded up its journalists and put them in jail. Now, only one independent radio station broadcasts in the closed state.
Kentucky Newspaper Shooting Another Blow to U.S. Press
No employees were harmed in the suspected shooting at the newspaper's offices.
Mexican Journalists Mourn Slain Colleagues
A record 11 journalists were killed in Mexico in 2016.
Reporter Arrested While Asking HHS Secretary a Question
The ACLU said Heyman's arrest constituted "a blatant attempt to chill an independent, free press."
Journalists Around the World Face 'Repression 2.0': CPJ
There were 259 journalists in jail by the end of 2016, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Cameroon Jails Journalist over Boko Haram Allegations
Ahmed Abba spent two years in detention before he was convicted.
Italy Demands Release of Journalist Held in Turkey
Gabriele Del Grande has gone on hunger strike to protest his detention.
Turkey Is Leading Jailer of Journalists in 2016
Turkey knocked China from a dubious top spot: the country with the most imprisoned journalists.
Trump's Threat to Press Freedom: Why it Matters
The president-elect, who has called the press 'scum,' may find it hard to legally limit the media; will intimidation and secrecy accomplish the same goals?