Journalists at Risk
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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights condemns invasion and bombardment of Ukraine, urges action
Tags Share Washington, D.C.—Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, together with our international affiliates, strongly condemns Russia’s unprovoked invasion and bombardment of Ukraine, resulting in growing numbers of human casualties and a burgeoning humanitarian crisis. “As a human rights organization committed to promoting peace, protecting civic space, and holding governments accountable, we call for the immediate…
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Bangladesh: Stop Reprisals Against Human Rights Defenders and Their Families
Tags Share The Government of Bangladesh must stop reprisals against human rights defenders and their families in its campaign to exculpate perpetrators of human rights abuses, and must ensure they can work in a safe and enabling environment. Coercion, intimidation, and harassment committed by members of the state security and intelligence agencies on those working…
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Renowned investigative journalist persecuted for exposing corruption and collusion in Brazil’s judicial system
Valente’s case exemplifies how a corrupt judiciary protects wrongdoers and perpetuates human rights violations.
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Somali Journalist Released From Detention
After being arbitrarily detained for criticizing Somali actions against citizens, Abuuja Abdiwahab Nuur is now free.
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Egypt Sends Threat to All Journalists
Mahmoud Hussein has been detained in subhuman conditions since 2016 simply for working for a media outlet critical of Egypt.
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No Justice in Colombian Journalist Hit
In 1986, famed editor Guillermo Cano was murdered by Pablo Escobar’s men. To this day, his killers are unpunished.
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Moroccan Journalist Remains Detained
Mohamed Al-Bambary’s coverage of Morocco’s violent response to Western Sahara protests led the State to silence him.
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Cartel-Focused Journalist Disappeared
Alfredo Jiménez Mota investigated cartel connections with Mexican public officials. Police have done little to find him.
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Colombia Liable for Journalist’s Murder
Nelson Carvajal was killed for exposing a web of government and business corruption in Colombia.
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