Press Freedom A Climate of Impunity: The Assassination of Josué Martínez Contreras and the Crisis Facing Mexico’s Press July 17, 2026 Nana Wu MEXICO CITY – The morning of Thursday, July 16, 2026, began like any other for Josué Martínez Contreras. A 39-year-old multifaceted figure in the community of San Martín Texmelucan—a journalist,…
Press Freedom Press Freedom Under Siege: CPJ Denounces PEMRA’s Suspension of Geo News Amid Religious Sensitivity Row June 30, 2026 Nana Wu NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has issued an urgent call for the Pakistani government to immediately rescind a 15-day broadcast suspension imposed on…
Press Freedom Press Freedom Under Siege: Uganda’s Escalating Crackdown on Independent Journalism June 30, 2026 Jia Lissa LUSAKA, July 2, 2026 — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the regional media landscape, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has issued an urgent appeal to Ugandan…