Committee for the Protection of Journalists

277 Journalist Killed Within 10 Years, Says CPJ

November 1, 2020

By Jonathan Ugbal The Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ) has said 277 journalists have been killed within a 10 year index period ending on August 31, 2020. The CPJ in a report titled ‘Getting Away With Murder” released on October 28, 2020, containing its global impunity index that “spotlights countries where journalists are

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#EndSARS: CPJ Calls For Investigation Into Attacks On Journalists And Media Houses During Protests

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October 28, 2020

By Jonathan Ugbal Nigerian authorities should conduct a swift and transparent investigation into recent attacks on journalists and media outlets and ensure that the press can cover ongoing protests safely, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on Monday. Since October 5, police and demonstrators have attacked at least 12 journalists covering protests against police