Updates from the CPJ and other media freedom groups

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1. CPJ: Blog: CPJ joins call urging Burundi to maintain internet access during elections

   By Admin, May 19
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2. CPJ: Nigerian journalist detained by security forces, interrogated over sources

   By Admin, May 19
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3. CPJ: South African police assault, charge journalist Paul Nthoba after he photographs COVID-19 lockdown

   By Admin, May 18
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   • May 18

4. CPJ: Swazi editor flees to South Africa, wanted in false news investigation

   By Admin, May 15
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5. Tanzanian newspaper banned from publishing online for 6 months over COVID-19 report

   By Jonathan R, May 11
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   • May 11

6. Blog: Liberia’s journalists wary as authorities announce new press passes, threaten shutdowns

   By Jonathan R, May 7
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7. CPJ, 192 partner organizations urge UN Secretary General to take action to secure release of jailed journalists amid COVID-19

   By Jonathan R, May 7
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   • May 7

8. Blog: CPJ joins letter calling on UN Human Rights Council to maintain pressure on Eritrea

   By Jonathan R, May 6
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   • Jonathan R
   • May 6

9. CPJ calls on Burundi to release 4 Iwacu journalists on appeal

   By Jonathan R, May 5
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   • May 5

10. Madagascar journalist Arphine Helisoa jailed on false news, incitement allegation

    By Jonathan R, May 1
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    • Jonathan R
    • May 1

11. Swaziland journalists harassed, threatened with treason charges over reporting on king

    By Jonathan R, April 30
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 30

12. Somali journalist Mohamed Abdiwahab Nuur held incommunicado since early March

    By Jonathan R, April 30
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 30

13. Sierra Leone security forces attack, charge journalist covering COVID-19

    By Jonathan R, April 28
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    • April 28

14. Blog: CPJ joins letter to Mozambican president about enforced disappearance of journalist Ibraimo Abú Mbaruco

    By Jonathan R, April 28
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 28

15. CPJ, partners call for release of Beninese journalist Ignace Sossou on appeal

    By Jonathan R, April 27
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 27

16. Nigerian police arrest, detain 2 journalists in Ebonyi state

    By Jonathan R, April 24
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 24

17. Blog: Freelance journalists risk lives and livelihoods amid COVID-19 pandemic

    By Jonathan R, April 23
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 23

18. Ugandan security personnel enforcing COVID-19 measures assault journalists

    By Jonathan R, April 22
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    • April 22

19. Radio journalist Ibraimo Abú Mbaruco missing in Mozambique

    By Jonathan R, April 17
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 17

20. In Ghana, soldiers enforcing COVID-19 restrictions attack 2 journalists

    By Jonathan R, April 16
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 16

21. Ethiopian police hold journalist Yayesew Shimelis pending terrorism investigation

    By Jonathan R, April 16
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 16

22. Somali journalist Abdiaziz Ahmed Gurbiye arrested over COVID-19 Facebook posts

    By Jonathan R, April 16
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    • April 16

23. Journalists in Liberia attacked, harassed for reporting on COVID-19

    By Jonathan R, April 15
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 15

24. Zambia cancels broadcaster Prime TV’s license, police shutter office

    By Jonathan R, April 13
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 13

25. Tanzanian court convicts Maxence Melo of obstructing investigation, levies fine

    By Jonathan R, April 9
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    • Jonathan R
    • April 9