CPJ
Coverage of CPJ in the Nexus archive.
- Bangladesh tribunal orders 3 journalists held until trial in 2024 uprising case
A special tribunal in Bangladesh ordered authorities to keep three journalists—Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa, and Shyamal Dutta—jailed pending their trial related to the 2024 mass uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Global human rights groups criticized the detention, arguing that criminalizing questions asked at a press conference sets a dangerous precedent.
- Media watchdog reaffirms journalist criteria amid backlash over Gaza database review
CPJ is defending against claims it aims to exclude Palestinian and Lebanese journalists, following ToI's finding that some Gaza database entries were Hamas or PIJ members. The article states CPJ rejects 'unsubstantiated allegations' about its criteria for identifying journalists.
- Under Ghana’s President Mahama, near-total impunity for attacks on 17 journalists
CPJ investigated attacks on 17 journalists in Ghana under President Mahama and found near-total impunity, with little to no justice received. The article highlights a lack of accountability for these incidents.