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Journalist for Syrian Media Organization killed in roadside bombing

August 24, 2017 1:51 PM EDT

Beirut, August 23, 2017–The regional director of the rebel-affiliated Syrian Media Organization was killed August 21 in a roadside bombing in the southwestern province of Daraa, according to the group’s executive director Abu al-Majd al-Zoabi.

Syria must restore Internet access immediately

November 29, 2012 4:54 PM EST

New York, November 29, 2012 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the Internet and cell phone shutdown in Syria today which disconnects Syrians from the world as they endure conflict.

Syria must release U.S. journalist believed in state custody

August 30, 2012 6:05 PM EDT

New York, August 30, 2012–Syrian authorities must immediately release U.S. freelance journalist Austin Tice believed to be in government custody, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Two British journalists, Syrian photographer reportedly killed

March 29, 2012 2:26 PM EDT

On the first anniversary of Syria’s uprising, CPJ issued a report showing the Syrian government had directly targeted two local journalists. This week, CPJ found Syrian security forces have killed two British freelance reporters. The Los Angeles Times uses CPJ’s research in its coverage of the story. Click here for the full story