CPJ welcomes Assange’s release following plea deal
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s release following a plea deal with the United States Justice Department. Assange pleaded guilty to an Espionage Act charge of conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified national defense information in a plea deal finalized in federal court in the Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth […]
Six months of the Israel-Gaza war
Sunday, April 7, marks six months since the Israel-Gaza war began. Since October 7, 2023, CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) has documented the killings of 90 Palestinian, two Israeli, and three Lebanese journalists and media workers—95 in total. We have recorded 25 journalists arrested, 16 journalists injured and four journalists missing. We have also reported on […]
Russia cracks down on press freedom after death of Alexey Navalny
After the sudden death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny in a Russian prison on February 16, Moscow has escalated its crackdown on press freedom. This week, Russia banned freedom of expression group Article 19 and news organization Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) as “undesirable,” a designation banning them from operating in Russia, and anyone who […]
Israel-Gaza war brings 2023 journalist killings to near-record high
In a new report published today, CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) documented 99 journalists and media workers killed worldwide in 2023. This 2023 global total is the highest since 2015 and an almost 44% increase from 2022. Documenting 2023 deaths was especially challenging due to lack of official information and the high number of killings […]
Jailed journalist numbers near record high in 2023
Israel has emerged as one of the world’s leading jailers of journalists following the October 7 start of the Israel-Gaza war, CPJ’s 2023 prison census has found. Israel ranked sixth—tied with Iran—behind China, Myanmar, Belarus, Russia, and Vietnam, respectively. Overall, CPJ documented 320 journalists behind bars for their work as of the census date December […]
‘Unparalleled’: Israel-Gaza war takes record toll on journalists
A new analysis released today by CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) shows that more journalists have been killed in the first 10 weeks of the war than have ever been killed in a single country over an entire year. As of December 20, 2023, at least 68 journalists and media workers have been killed since […]
Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war
Editor’s note: The list below is CPJ’s most complete account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not reflect many of these casualties until we have fully investigated the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack against Israel […]
CPJ celebrates five journalists at the 2023 International Press Freedom Awards
They champion independent reporting despite government crackdowns, kidnapping, exile, and the rising criminalization of their work. On November 16, CPJ will recognize four remarkable journalists with our 2023 International Press Freedom Awards for their invaluable contributions to an informed society empowered with facts. Togolese journalist Ferdinand Ayité is an investigative journalist and a staunch defender […]
