Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has been listed among the worst jailers of journalists in Africa, with six journalists detained--five of whom are facing "terrorism" charges that could carry death sentences, according to the 2024 prison census by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), released Thursday.

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Ethiopia Amongst Worst Jailers of Journalists in Africa

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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an international media advocacy group, has released its 2024 annual prison census, identifying China as the world’s largest jailer of journalists, followed by Israel and Myanmar. These nations alone contributed to the total of 528 journalists that were detained around the world for their work, a number fueled by authoritarian crackdowns, war, and political instability. China, Israel, and Myanmar: The t…

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China, Israel, Myanmar lead in jailing journalists: CPJ report

Israel, China and Myanmar were the top three countries detaining journalists in 2024 – according to a report by press freedom organisation Committee to Protect Journalists. Israel has 43 journalists in detention while China has 50 and Myanmar 35. Belarus and Russia came fourth and fifth respectively. The CPJ said that while Israel “rarely appeared” at the top of its list of offenders, following its war on Gaza, its detentions have doubled as it …

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CPJ finds Israel one of the top three jailers of journalists

Addis Abeba — Ethiopia has been listed among the worst jailers of journalists in Africa, with six journalists detained–five of whom are facing “terrorism” charges that could carry death sentences, according to the 2024 prison census by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), released Thursday. CPJ reports that the sixth journalist, Yeshihasab Abera, was arrested […]

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Ethiopia Among Worst Jailers of Journalists in Africa, CPJ Says – Six Detained, Five Face Terrorism Charges

In India, three journalists, including two from Kashmir, were imprisoned, according to the report.

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Nigeria has ranked among the top eight African countries stifling press freedom through legislation. A report on press freedom by the Centre for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ) revealed that no fewer than 67 journalists were jailed across Africa in 2024. In several cases, governments used laws as tools of oppression to stifle journalists’ voices, including in Nigeria Notable cases in the past year include journalist Agba Jalingo, who was pro…

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Nigeria ranked among eight African countries with most incarcerated journalists - TV360 Nigeria

The Habesha As reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists, there are currently six journalists detained, with five of them confronting charges associated with terrorism. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by media professionals in certain regions, where their work may be met with severe legal repercussions. The implications of such actions raise significant concerns regarding press freedom and the safety of journalists …

Ethiopia Amongst Worst Jailers of Journalists in Africa

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