NEW YORK, Jun 16 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists, an independent watchdog body, Wednesday called on Indian authorities to drop all charges against journalist Siddique Kappan and release him immediately. “The Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) court’s decision to drop the breach of peace charge against Indian journalist Siddique Kappan suggests that police officers’ accusations about… Continue reading CPJ calls on Indian authorities to release journalist Siddique Kappan, drop all charges
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Indian journalist in UP dies a day after filing complaint over threats; CPJ urges probe
NEW YORK, Jun 15 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, Tuesday urged Indian authorities to conduct an impartial investigation into the death in Uttar Pradesh of journalist Sulabh Srivastava, and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. According to reports, Srivastava, a reporter with the privately owned broadcasters ABP… Continue reading Indian journalist in UP dies a day after filing complaint over threats; CPJ urges probe
CPJ asks India to stop targeting journalists in Occupied Kashmir
NEW YORK, Feb 23 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, has called on authorities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to drop their investigations into the work of journalists — Yashraj Sharma, Mir Junaid, and Sajad Gul — and let them to report without interference. On January 31,… Continue reading CPJ asks India to stop targeting journalists in Occupied Kashmir
CPJ slams Indian authorities for closing prominent newspaper in Kashmir
NEW YORK, Oct 21 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, has condemned authorities in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir for closing the Srinagar office of The Kashmir Times (KT), a leading English daily and one of the oldest newspapers in the disputed state. In a tweet, CPJ, which is based… Continue reading CPJ slams Indian authorities for closing prominent newspaper in Kashmir
CPJ slams attacks on Indian journalists, newspaper in India’s Tripura state
NEW YORK, Sep 17 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, has voiced concern over attacks on journalists in India’s Tripura state following critical reports in the media about alleged mishandling the coronavirus pandemic that drew grim warnings from the state’s state Chief Minister Biplab Deb. In a statement, CPJ urged… Continue reading CPJ slams attacks on Indian journalists, newspaper in India’s Tripura state
CPJ slams Trump as threat to press freedom
NEW YORK, Oct 14 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a New York-based independent watchdog body,has said Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a threat to press freedom. The unprecedented move came after Trump strongly attacked the media for ‘framing’ him over sexual assault claims. The CPJ issued a statement on Thursday, saying that Trump… Continue reading CPJ slams Trump as threat to press freedom
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