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April 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Prosecutor Requests 15-Month Sentence for Jailed DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala
Ahead of a court decision expected on Saturday in the prosecution of radio journalist Blaise Mabala, the Committee to Protect Journalist is alarmed that prosecutors in the… Read more »
March 19
Congo-Kinshasa: CPJ Welcomes Release of DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera, Calls for Release of Blaise Mabala
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the Democratic Republic of the Congo's release of journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, but is alarmed by his six-month prison… Read more »
March 14
Congo-Kinshasa: Ahead of Expected Verdict, CPJ Calls Prosecution of DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera 'Outrageous'
Ahead of an expected verdict in the prosecution of Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala on March 20 and in light of recent testimony presented by the court's technical… Read more »
February 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Police Detain Journalist Masand Mafuta, Slap Him, Seize Equipment and Money
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must hold accountable the police officers who arrested and then assaulted journalist Masand Mafuta, and ensure his belongings… Read more »
February 27
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Lucien Lyenda Attacked By Armed Forces While Covering Protest
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must investigate and hold accountable the soldiers who attacked journalist Lucien Lyenda while he covered a demonstration… Read more »
January 25
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala Detained On Insult Charge - Stanis Bujakara Tshiamala Remains Jailed
Authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo should immediately release journalists Blaise Mabala and Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, drop legal proceedings against them, and reform… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalists Pascal Mulegwa and Réné Mobembo Attacked During Election Coverage, Broadcaster Ordered Off Air
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo must allow the press to report freely on the country's elections, swiftly investigate and hold accountable those responsible for… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: CPJ Alarmed By Ongoing Detention of DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the Democratic Republic of Congo authorities' insistence on keeping journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala behind bars and urges… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala Accused of Insulting a Provincial Government Official
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo should immediately release and drop their criminal prosecution against journalists Blaise Mabala and Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, the… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Reporter Anicet Moleka Faces Arrest for Criminal Defamation, Radio Station Banned
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo should immediately withdraw a criminal defamation complaint and arrest warrant for reporter Anicet Moleka, lift the illegal ban on… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: CPJ Calls for Release of DRC Journalist, U.S. Resident Stanis Bujakera
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo to allow the provisional release of journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala and drop all… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: CPJ Condemns Charging, Detention of DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the charging and ongoing detention of journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala and calls on Congolese authorities to immediately and… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera Arrested Over Report On Ex-Minister's Murder
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo should immediately and unconditionally release journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, return his devices, and stop arresting… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 7 Congolese Journalists Stoned, Slapped or Beaten in Election-Related Incidents
Politicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo and their supporters must respect journalists' rights to report freely and safely in the lead-up to national elections on December… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Ban Radio Show By Displaced Journalists
Leaders of the M23 rebel movement occupying Rutshuru in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, should immediately reverse the latest ban on "Sauti ya Wahami," a radio show… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Authorities Detain 2 Journalists, Threaten Another With Arrest
Congolese authorities should immediately release journalists Gustave Bakuka and Diègo Kayiba, ensure the safety of journalist Sylvain Kabongo, and drop all legal proceedings… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Journalist Mills Tshibangu Detained Overnight in Defamation Case
Congolese authorities should drop their criminal defamation investigation into journalist Mills Tshibangu and ensure he can work without fear of arrest or prosecution, the… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalist John Ngongo Lomango Arrested Over Conflict Reporting
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should release journalist John Ngongo Lomango immediately and ensure that media can report freely on the conflict in the… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Broadcaster Radio Tokomi Wapi Suspended, Police Shutter Station
On January 9, 2023, Congolese authorities ordered the suspension of the broadcaster Radio Tokomi Wapi, according to news reports, a copy of that order, which CPJ reviewed, and… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Authorities Detain 2 Journalists for 48 Hours Over Reporting On Alleged Secret Jails
On January 5, 2023, Congolese authorities detained Sylvain Kiomba, editor-in-chief of the privately owned radio station Shilo FM, and Joseph Ebondo, a reporter at the station, in… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Two DRC Radio Stations Suspended, Transmitters Seized Over Broadcasts Criticizing Politicians
On October 25, 2022, Bono Emakitshi, administrator of the Lodji territory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's central Sankuru province, issued a directive suspending the… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: French Journalist Sonia Rolley Expelled From DR Congo, Denied Accreditation
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must reverse their decision to expel journalist Sonia Rolley and cease all efforts to intimidate the press, the Committee to… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalists Face Death Threats As M23 Rebels Advance, Flee for Safety
As nearly two dozen Congolese journalists fled the eastern cities of Kiwanja and Rutshuru late last week out of fear for their lives, the Committee to Protect Journalists on… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Tatiana Osango Sexually Assaulted, Two Other Journalists Attacked By Police in Separate Incident
Authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo should thoroughly and transparently investigate and hold accountable those responsible for attacking three journalists -- Tatiana… Read more »
August 08, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalist Pacifique Mahamba in Hiding Amid Police Search
Congolese authorities should drop any investigation into the work of journalist Pacifique Mahamba and let him work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. Read more »
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