On May 3, 2021, the annual observance of World Press Freedom Day, the One Free Press Coalition launched the monthly list of “10 Most Urgent” press freedom cases around the world. This iteration focuses on journalists writing about human rights an especially dangerous beat. Of journalists imprisoned in 2020, 55% covered human rights, and 306 journalists reporting on human rights have been killed since 1992.
Human rights stories such as attacks on minority communities, anti-government protests, environmental degradation, and LGBT rights, among many others have all proven to be dangerous stories for the journalists on the list this month. CPJ and IWMF applaud the courage of all journalists, and continue to provide safety resources and support to ensure they can do their job as safely as possible.
Journalists under threat: May s 10 most urgent cases
Every month, the One Free Press Coalition draws attention to unresolved cases of crimes against journalists. May s iteration focuses on journalists writing about human rights an especially dangerous beat.
Human rights stories such as attacks on minority communities, anti-government protests, environmental degradation, and LGBT rights, among many others have all proven to be dangerous for the journalists on the list this month. Of journalists imprisoned in 2020, 55% covered human rights, and 306 journalists reporting on human rights have been killed since 1992.
1. Ibraimo Abú Mbaruco (Mozambique) Mozambican radio reporter and human rights advocate in Cabo Delgado has been missing for over a year as conflict in the region escalates. Family and colleagues still have no information on his whereabouts after he sent an SOS text saying he was “surrounded by soldiers.”
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Mozambican journalist tops â10 Most Urgentâ list of press freedom cases focused on human rights coverage
Updated May 3, 2021, 10:28 a.m.
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Mozambican radio reporter Ibraimo Abú Mbaruco has been missing for over a year.Juma Abú Mbaruco
NEW YORK â The One Free Press Coalition, a united group of pre-eminent editors and publishers using their global reach and social platforms to spotlight journalists under attack worldwide, today issued its 27th monthly â10 Most Urgentâ list of press freedom cases around the world. This iteration focuses on journalists writing about human rights â an especially dangerous beat. Of journalists imprisoned in 2020, 55 percent covered human rights, and 306 journalists reporting on human rights have been killed since 1992.