cases against journalists

Fairly investigate cases against all journalists

Retaliatory cases and legal harassment risk undermining press freedom

July uprising cases in 4 dists / 137 journalists sued so far

They have been charged with murder, attempted murder, unlawful assembly, rioting, abduction, vandalism, extortion, assault, and in certain cases, genocide, and crimes against humanity.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges

Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.

May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025

Fairly investigate cases against all journalists

Retaliatory cases and legal harassment risk undermining press freedom

April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025

137 journalists sued so far

They have been charged with murder, attempted murder, unlawful assembly, rioting, abduction, vandalism, extortion, assault, and in certain cases, genocide, and crimes against humanity.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges

Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.