Press Freedom Press Freedom Under Siege: The Case of Marchel Espina and the Weaponization of ‘Unjust Vexation’ in the Philippines July 24, 2026 Nana Muazin BANGKOK – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has issued an urgent call for the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) to drop a criminal complaint of "unjust vexation" against veteran journalist…
Press Freedom Press Freedom Under Siege: Zambian Journalist Detained Amidst Electoral Tensions July 20, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy LUSAKA, July 20, 2026 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has issued an urgent call for the immediate release of MacPherson Mukuka, a journalist with the state-owned Zambia National…
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…
