Keeping Journalists Safe in 2017
The last decade has seen an increase in attacks against journalists and, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 45% of all the killings of journalists since 1992 occurred in the last five years alone. This makes journalism today one of the most dangerous professions, and a proper level of protection is required for journalists to continue working to report in the public interest while remaining safe. With insurgency, rioting, wars and terrorist attacks growing at an alarming rate, members of the media who frequently report from points of conflict or cover riot or protest situations are in dire need of ways to stay safe in the field.
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CJFE concerned by Russian ban on digital security technologies and VPNs
CJFE is deeply concerned by the recent Russian ban on technologies that facilitate access to an open internet and communication tools that allow for private online conversations. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation on July 29 that makes it illegal to access proxy servers and Virtual Private Networds (VPNs), which reroute internet traffic so that users can circumvent state-censored content and avoid surveillance. These measures will come into effect on November 1, a few months before Vladimir Putin will be seeking re-election for another six-year term.
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CJFE deeply concerned by erosion of press freedom rights in U.S.
CJFE is deeply concerned by a suggestion made by United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions that the federal government might reconsider federal policies that currently prevent compelling journalists to divulge information about confidential sources. This is a transparent and ham-fisted attempt to blame the media for a series of voluntary leaks which have originated from within the faltering Trump administration over the past few months.
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CJFE condemns Israeli plans to close Al Jazeera
CJFE condemns the government of Israel’s plans to revoke media credentials from Al Jazeera journalists, close the network’s office in Jerusalem, and pull broadcasts from local cable and satellite providers. The move is an unacceptable assault on press freedom in Israel and an implicit threat against any critic of government policy.
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