Welcome to our World section where you can find the latest stories, articles, and analyses about the global media industry. It offers comprehensive coverage of media-related events and trends from around the world, including press freedom challenges, newsroom dynamics, and significant developments in journalism. Stay updated on the global landscape of media and gain valuable insights into the international journalistic community.
July 09, 2024: CPJ urges Jordanian authorities to drop charges against journalist Ahmed Hassan al-Zoubi, citing misuse of the Cybercrime Law to stifle free speech. Learn about the controversy and international reactions.
July 08, 2024: Discover the critical role of local news in a globalized world and how grassroots journalism empowers communities, ensures informed citizenship, and strengthens our societal fabric in the age of global connectivity.
July 04, 2024: Journalist and government critic Aidos Sadykov succumbed to injuries on July 2 after a shooting in Kyiv. The IFJ, NUJU, and FEJK urge a thorough investigation by Kazakh and Ukrainian authorities.
July 04, 2024: Explore the progress and setbacks of press freedom in the Middle East. This article delves into the region's ongoing struggle for media independence, highlighting significant challenges and triumphs.
July 04, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urges Turkish authorities not to contest the appeals of eight journalists sentenced to over six years in prison on terrorism charges and calls for an end to the baseless prosecution of journalists. Learn more about the convictions and the appeals process.
July 03, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the UN Working Group's declaration that the imprisonment of Guatemalan journalist Jose Ruben Zamora is arbitrary and calls for his immediate release. CPJ highlights the unjust prosecution faced by Zamora for his investigative reporting on government corruption.
July 02, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists has welcomed Haiti's decision to place Les Cayes prosecutor Ronald Richemond on leave amid allegations linking him to the murder of journalist Garry Tesse. This move aims to ensure an impartial investigation and signals a commitment to addressing impunity and corruption in Haiti.
June 28, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Ugandan authorities to release journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Sengooba, drop all criminal charges, and reform laws stifling journalism. The journalists face charges for publishing without a broadcasting license.
June 27, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the trial of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia as a miscarriage of justice and calls for his immediate release. The trial, held behind closed doors, is based on baseless espionage charges.
June 27, 2024: In response to the European Council's ban on Russian media, Russia imposes reciprocal restrictions on several EU media outlets. Discover the list of affected media and the implications of this media conflict.
June 26, 2024: he Committee to Protect Journalists urges Kenyan authorities to investigate attacks on journalists covering protests, end media intimidation, and ensure reliable internet access amid ongoing demonstrations against a proposed tax law.
June 19, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists has welcomed an apology from the Oaxaca and federal government for their failures that led to the murder of journalist Gustavo Sanchez Cabrera. The apology acknowledges the "errors and omissions" that increased risks to Sanchez's life.
June 18, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urges Russian authorities to release U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and drop all charges against him as his trial begins on June 26. Gershkovich has been detained for over 14 months on unfounded espionage charges.
June 13, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges an impartial investigation into the June 5 assault on journalist Tatiana Osango in Kinshasa, DRC. Osango was attacked for her critical reporting on President Felix Tshisekedi. CPJ calls for accountability to end violence against journalists.
June 12, 2024: The U.S. media industry is confronting a wave of VPPA class-action lawsuits alleging illegal data sharing with third parties. These lawsuits could lead to significant changes in how media companies handle consumer data privacy.
June 10, 2024: Discover the latest insights from PwC’s Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023–2027, highlighting shifts in revenue, the rise of digital transformation, and the increasing role of AI in the media industry.
June 10, 2024: UNESCO launches the "Journalism Education 2030" initiative to enhance journalism training worldwide, focusing on digital literacy and combating misinformation. Discover more about this groundbreaking project aimed at preparing the next generation of journalists.
June 09, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Kenyan authorities to investigate allegations that a government official threatened to kill journalist Douglas Dindi over his reporting on local ambulance services. Read more about the incident and the ongoing investigation.
June 09, 2024: Warner Bros. Discovery has launched its Max streaming service in Latin America, marking a significant expansion in the global streaming market. The new service aims to provide a diverse range of content to Latin American audiences.
June 08, 2024: Amid pre-election events in Mozambique, journalists face harassment and assault, prompting calls for investigation and protection of press freedom by the Committee to Protect Journalists.