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Mexico should investigate murder of abducted journalist - CPJ Press Freedom Online
Ávila's colleagues, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, told CPJ they were unaware of any reports of journalists being threatened in that part of the state or of any being told by drug traffickers to cut back on their coverage of ...
May 21, 2012


Body of Mexican journalist found beaten, strangled - CPJ Press Freedom Online
And I write more than most reporters," a journalist from Xalapa, who asked to remain anonymous for his safety, told CPJ. Martínez' colleagues said she had not told them about any threats prior to her death. The office of the state governor, ...
April 30, 2012


Analysis: In Africa, a Return of “Developmental” Press » - CPJ Press Freedom Online
A former journalist with Ethiopia's government-controlled state media, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals against relatives still in Ethiopia, told CPJ that ruling party officers appointed to senior editorial positions discouraged ...
February 20, 2012


Ethiopian journalist likely held under anti-terrorism law - CPJ Press Freedom Online
Authorities have not disclosed the reason for Alemu's arrest, but a local lawyer who requested anonymity for fear of government reprisals told CPJ that she has been transferred into preventive detention for a period of 28 days, pending further ...
June 24, 2011


Threats to Al-Jazeera in Jordan; journalists released in Syria - CPJ Press Freedom Online
A local journalist, who asked not to be identified out of fear of reprisal, told CPJ that several reporters received phone and email threats of physical harm and unless they stop covering the reform movement in the kingdom. "The situation is no longer ...
April 5, 2011


Journalists detained in Libya, Syria, Yemen; 1 dead in Iraq - CPJ Press Freedom Online
On March 28, Libyan security forces detained Rana al-Akbani, a reporter for the arts and culture section of the Libyan daily Al-Shams, a friend of hers told CPJ on the condition of anonymity. A Syrian national, Akbani is charged with "conspiring with ...
April 1, 2011


As unrest bubbles, Bahrain and Yemen obstruct press - CPJ Press Freedom Online
He asked not to be identified for fear of reprisal. "Reports of the existence of a 'Bahrain list of dishonor' are deeply troubling," CPJ's Mahoney said. "The authorities must condemn this list and ensure the safety of all journalists."
March 14, 2011


Attacks on media continue across Middle East - CPJ Press Freedom Online
... a photojournalist working for The Associated Press was summoned for questioning by the Interior Ministry after taking pictures of people injured in anti-government demonstrations, a colleague speaking on condition of anonymity told CPJ. ...
February 16, 2011


Honduran journalist flees the country after attacks - CPJ Press Freedom Online
He fled into a narrow street and went to the local police station, a Tiempo manager who asked to remain anonymous out of fear for his safety told CPJ. ...
April 1, 2010


Colombian journalist shot dead by unidentified gunman - CPJ Press Freedom Online
A local journalist, who asked not to be identified for fear of retaliation told CPJ that shortly before his death, Castilla had reported on the alleged ...
March 22, 2010


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