Tracker reports rising pressures on journalists in Pakistan, while CPJ notes unresolved killings in Lebanon and journalist detention in Sudan.
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The latest in this situation
- CPJ called on Pakistan to withdraw restrictions on journalists.
- Minister in Peshawar on official duty.
- Allegations surface regarding targeted attacks and state-sponsored abduction attempts against elected officials in Pakistan.
- Alleged arbitrary detention of political figures in Pakistan involving Michael Polak.
- Reuters reports domestic political arrests in Pakistan.
How it started
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What happened
Tracker reports rising pressures on journalists in Pakistan, while CPJ notes unresolved killings in Lebanon and journalist detention in Sudan.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.CPJ called on Pakistan to withdraw restrictions on journalists.1 source
- Sudanese government targets journalists with legal proceedings, reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists.Sub-event
- Reuters reports domestic political arrests in Pakistan.Sub-event
Tracker and CPJ report on press freedom issues across Pakistan, Lebanon, and Sudan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Lebanon
country in West Asia
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
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