Worldwide tally reaches highest point since CPJ began surveys in 1990. Governments use charges of terrorism, other anti-state offenses to silence critical voices. Turkey is the world’s worst jailer. A CPJ special report
Number of jailed journalists sets global record
, Filed Under: Media Education Policy, Resources
Source: Committee to Protect Journalists
Author: This report was compiled by CPJ staff with additional reporting by CPJ Steiger Fellow Sumit Galhotra