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Reporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial

Aidan Lewis, Marguerita Choy 1 Mar 2023

Fighting breaks out as security personnel attempt to re-arrest Nigerian activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 6, 2019. Sowore and other activist-journalists have been jailed in Nigeria and Ethiopia amid a crackdown on free expression. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde.

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Nigeria and Ethiopia jail activist-journalists amid crackdown on free expression

Muthoki Mumo and Jonathan Rozen 11 Dec 2019

Police officers are seen in Cairo, Egypt, on September 21, 2019. Police recently arrested several journalists covering protests in Cairo and other cities, and authorities blocked news websites and Facebook Messenger. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Mohamed el-Shahed.

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Egypt authorities arrest 3 journalists, block websites, amid protests

25 Sep 2019

A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

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Onslaught against press freedoms in Tanzania

26 Aug 2019

Cameroon uses anti-terror law to silence critical press

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Cameroon uses anti-terror law to silence critical press

21 Sep 2017

Gambia: three journalists arrested as election campaign begins

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Gambia: three journalists arrested as election campaign begins

17 Nov 2016

Eritrea called on to provide info on jailed journalists

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Eritrea called on to provide info on jailed journalists

19 Sep 2016

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Somali journalists arrested and radio station closed down

13 Jul 2016

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Somali journalist arrests condemned: rights group

6 Oct 2015

Somali journalists arrested over Garissa massacre coverage

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Somali journalists arrested over Garissa massacre coverage

7 Apr 2015

Sunday Times journalists arrested

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Sunday Times journalists arrested

21 Nov 2014

Bloggers and journalists held without charge beyond 80-day deadline

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Bloggers and journalists held without charge beyond 80-day deadline

17 Jul 2014

Swaziland frees detained opposition activists

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Swaziland frees detained opposition activists

8 May 2014

World's press condemns Brit govt's action against Guardian

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World's press condemns Brit govt's action against Guardian

28 Aug 2013

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Press freedom in South Sudan deteriorates

1 Feb 2013

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Two journalists arrested on mayor's orders

2 Apr 2012

World's Press welcomes release of Turkish journalists

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World's Press welcomes release of Turkish journalists

16 Mar 2012

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Somaliland: 25 journos arrested, four held, TV station closed

17 Jan 2012

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South Sudan releases two journalists without charges

21 Nov 2011

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Three journalists arrested in the space of a week

17 Nov 2011

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Two journalists arrested and charged with theft and defamation

Tichaona Sibanda 16 Nov 2011

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Govt jails journo for contempt of court

21 Oct 2011

UNHCHR grills Ethiopia on anti-terror law

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UNHCHR grills Ethiopia on anti-terror law

Mohamed Keita 18 Jul 2011

Ethiopia detains two Swedish journalists

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Ethiopia detains two Swedish journalists

6 Jul 2011

Zimbabwe: Two Standard journalists arrested on libel charges

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Zimbabwe: Two Standard journalists arrested on libel charges

1 Jul 2011

Ethiopia: Two journalists arrested, pressure mounts on media

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Ethiopia: Two journalists arrested, pressure mounts on media

29 Jun 2011

Somali journalists arrested for covering protests

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Somali journalists arrested for covering protests

15 Jun 2011

Shaik attack on journo: SANEF wants full investigation

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Shaik attack on journo: SANEF wants full investigation

3 Mar 2011

Tunisia must end crackdown on media

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Tunisia must end crackdown on media

17 Jan 2011

Belarus press crackdown draws international protest

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Belarus press crackdown draws international protest

11 Jan 2011

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DRC: Authorities urged to free detained journalist

29 Oct 2010

WAN-IFRA awards Golden Pen of Freedom

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WAN-IFRA awards Golden Pen of Freedom

7 Oct 2010

Times journalist arrested

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Times journalist arrested

4 Aug 2010

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Zim: TV journalists arrested and held during cabinet meeting

23 Oct 2009

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Ethiopian opposition journalists jailed for up to 10 years

6 Aug 2007

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Eritrean journalist dies in escape bid

9 Jul 2007

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Sudanese journalists arrested in transit

19 Jun 2007

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Violence against journalists now routine in Somalia

14 May 2007

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Regional governments stifling media - Misa

1 May 2003