Attacks on the Press - Committee to Protect Journalists

attacks on the press in 2009staffh o w to r e p o r t a n a t t a c k o n t h e p r e ssCPJ needs accurate, detailed information in order to document abuses of pressfreedom and help journalists in trouble. CPJ corroborates the information andtakes action on behalf of the journalists and news organizations involved. Anyonewith information about an attack on the press should contact CPJ. Call collect ifnecessary. Our number is (212) 465-1004. Sources may also e-mail the addressesbelow, or send a fax to (212) 465-9568.What to report:Journalists:• Arrested• Censored• Harassed• Killed• Threatened• Wrongfully expelledNews organizations:• Attacked, raided, or illegally searched• Closed by force• Materials confiscated or damaged• Assaulted• Denied credentials• Kidnapped• Missing• Wounded• Wrongfully sued for libel ordefamation• Censored• Transmissions jammed• Wrongfully sued for libelor defamationContact information for regional programs:Africa: (212) 465-9344, x112 E-mail: africa@cpj.orgAmericas: (212) 465-9344, x120 E-mail: americas@cpj.orgAsia: (212) 465-9344, x140 E-mail: asia@cpj.orgEurope and Central Asia: (212) 465-9344, x101 E-mail: europe@cpj.orgMiddle East and North Africa: (212) 465-9344, x104 E-mail: mideast@cpj.orgWhat happens next:Depending on the case, CPJ will:• Investigate and confirm the report, sending a fact-finding mission if necessary.• Pressure authorities to respond.• Notify human rights groups and press organizations around the world,including IFEX, Article 19, Amnesty International, Reporters Sans Frontières,PEN, International Federation of Journalists, and Human Rights Watch.• Increase public awareness through the press.• Publish advisories to warn other journalists about potential dangers.CPJ STAFFExecutive Director Joel SimonDeputy Director Robert MahoneyDirector of Development and Outreach John WeisSenior Program Officer Kavita MenonCommunications Director Meredith Greene MegawMedia Officer Andrew LevinsonDirector of Finance and Administration Lade KadejoEditorial Director Bill SweeneyDeputy Editor Lauren WolfeWashington Representative Frank SmythEuropean Representative Borja BergarecheWeb Manager and Systems Administrator Mick SternDevelopment Assistant Alice Forbes SpearImpunity Campaign & Journalist Assistance Consultant Elisabeth WitchelJournalist Assistance Associate Sheryl MendezGlobal Campaign Against Impunity, Senior Adviser Jean-Paul MarthozBookkeeper Sharon MootooReceptionist and Office Manager Janet MasonREGIONAL PROGRAMSAFRICAProgram Coordinator Tom RhodesResearch Associate Mohamed Hassim KeitaTHE AMERICASSenior Program Coordinator Carlos LauríaSenior Research Associate María Salazar-FerroProgram Consultant Mike O’ConnorASIAProgram Coordinator Bob DietzResearch Associate Madeline EarpProgram Consultant Shawn W. CrispinEUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIAProgram Coordinator Nina OgnianovaResearch Associate Muzaffar SuleymanovMIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICAProgram Coordinator Mohamed Abdel DayemProgram Consultant Kamel Eddine Labidi354355