Committee to Protect Journalists
Advocacy group for journalists
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The Committee to Protect Journalists expressed deep concern over a new recording from jailed Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh in Evin Prison, detailing physical pressure, psychological…
CPJ, RSF warn Iran using 83-day blackout to hide press crackdown
On May 21, 2026, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned that Iran is using an 83-day nationwide internet blackout…
Committee to Protect Journalists: Hundreds Arrested in Gulf Arab States for Publishing Videos of Iran's Attacks
The Committee to Protect Journalists reports that numerous people in Gulf Arab countries have been arrested for sharing videos of Iranian attacks. Notably, journalist Ahmad…
CPJ calls for immediate release of jailed journalists in Iran amid escalating conflict
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed grave concern for journalists imprisoned in Iran amidst escalating regional conflict, urging their immediate and unconditional release.…
Reza Valizadeh, imprisoned journalist, goes on hunger strike in Evin
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, has gone on a hunger strike in Evin prison to protest the lack of thorough examination of his case. He…
Protests Against the Passage of a Law in Pakistan that 'Suppresses Freedom of Expression'
Pakistan's Senate has passed a controversial law aimed at combating fake news, which critics argue suppresses freedom of expression and grants the government excessive powers.…
Committee to Protect Journalists Condemns 10-Year Prison Sentence for Reza Valizadeh
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by an Iranian appeals court, drawing condemnation from international organizations. His case…
The 10-Year Prison Sentence of Reza Valizadeh, Former Radio Farda Journalist, Upheld by Appeals Court
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist and former Radio Farda reporter, has had his 10-year prison sentence upheld by an Iranian appeals court. His lawyer criticized…
Two International Organizations Condemn the Arrest of Reza Valizadeh
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist and former Radio Farda employee, has been arrested in Tehran, prompting condemnation from international organizations and the U.S. State Department.…
Ali Moslehi, government-critical journalist, summoned to serve prison sentence
Ali Moslehi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence of over three years for charges including insulting…
Committee to Protect Journalists Calls on Islamic Republic to Free Iranian Journalist Shirin Saidi
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for the immediate release of Iranian journalist Shirin Saidi, who was sentenced to five years in prison on…
The 'Iran Watch' website has been filtered; the site's manager: Filtering is done by 'Abaravan'
The 'Iran Watch' website was unexpectedly filtered without prior notice, with its manager claiming that filtering is executed by 'Abaravan' without judicial orders. This incident…
Continued Media Suppression in Azerbaijan; Another Journalist Arrested
Azerbaijan continues to suppress media freedom with the recent arrest of journalist Shahin Rzayev and a temporary detention order for Elnara Qasimova. These actions have…
Niloufar Hamedi's Complaint Against Judge Salavati; Preventing Release After 'Temporary Detention'
Niloufar Hamedi's husband has filed a complaint against Judge Salavati for not releasing her after a year of temporary detention. Hamedi, a journalist arrested during…
Committee to Protect Journalists Calls for Release of Critical Journalist in Azerbaijan
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for the release of Raft Muradli, a journalist arrested in Azerbaijan on dubious charges. His arrest follows the…
Niloufar Hamedi's Husband: We protested on November 20, but the case has not yet gone to 'appeal'
Niloufar Hamedi's husband reported a delay in her appeal process after they protested against her unjust sentencing. Hamedi, a journalist, has been imprisoned for over…
The Death Toll of Journalists in the Gaza War Reaches 19
Since the start of the Gaza war on October 7, at least 19 journalists have been killed, prompting concern from the Committee to Protect Journalists…
Parisa Salehi, Journalist of Donya-e-Eqtesad Newspaper, Summoned to Prosecutor's Office
Parisa Salehi, a journalist opposing mandatory hijab, was summoned to the prosecutor's office after a security raid on her home. Nazila Maroufian, another journalist, was…
A Journalist Photographer in Myanmar Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A journalist photographer in Myanmar, Sai Zaw Taik, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, marking the longest sentence for a media employee since…
Raisi's Government Requests Governors to Report Instances of 'Black Propaganda' to Judicial Authorities
The Iranian government has requested governors to report journalists for spreading what it terms 'black propaganda' that threatens societal psychological security. This comes amid increasing…