Stories written by Committee to Protect Journalists

Trump’s First 100 Days Portend Long-Lasting Damage to Press Freedom

By Committee to Protect Journalists
Press freedom is no longer a given in the United States 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term as journalists and newsrooms face mounting pressures that threaten their ability to report freely and the public’s right to know.

Tanzania Switches Track, Charges Kabendera with Economic Crimes

By Committee to Protect Journalists
Prosecutors in Tanzania today charged freelance journalist Erick Kabendera with money laundering, tax evasion, and assisting an organized crime racket, according to a copy of the charge sheet. When he was detained on July 29, the Dar es Salaam police chief said at a press conference that police were investigating Kabendera’s citizenship status.

Tanzania Detains Freelancer Kabendera over ‘Citizenship’

By Committee to Protect Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Tanzanian authorities to immediately release freelance journalist Erick Kabendera, whom police said is being investigated over his citizenship status.

Unidentified Men Take Erick Kabendera from Tanzanian Home

By Committee to Protect Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned for the safety of investigative reporter Erick Kabendera who was forcefully removed from his home today, and called on Tanzanian police to disclose whether they have him in custody.

Palestinian Journalists Injured Covering Mass Protest in Gaza Strip

By Committee to Protect Journalists
Israeli authorities should independently and credibly investigate reports that Israeli security forces injured journalists covering protests in the Gaza Strip on March 30, 2018.
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