Nairobi, September 9, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tanzanian authorities to lift a 90-day suspension of the popular discussion and news platform JamiiForums and to ensure that media can operate freely in the countdown to October’s elections. “JamiiForums’ suspension is the latest sign of the Tanzanian government’s deepening suppression of public discourse and raises concerns about...| Committee to Protect Journalists
Washington, D.C., September 9, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the Trump administration to drop proposed changes that would shorten the length of foreign media visas, known as “I visas,” for journalists working in the United States. Currently, such visas can be extended up to five years based on employment and compliance with local law. Newly proposed restrictions would...| Committee to Protect Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists and more than 20 partner organizations called on Czech political parties to commit to 10 priority measures to safeguard press freedom in the run-up to parliamentary elections on October 3–4. The recommendations, developed with experts and inspired by the recently adopted European Media Freedom Act, address urgent challenges, including attacks...| Committee to Protect Journalists
Editor’s Note: On September 9, Nepal’s government lifted its ban on social media platforms after 19 people were killed in mass protests. New Delhi, September 4, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists warns that the Nepali government’s decision to block access to social media platforms across the country will seriously hinder journalists’ work and people’s access...| Committee to Protect Journalists
Serving on a homeowners association (HOA) board is an important way to give back to your community–but it also carries serious responsibilities. The board of directors are often surprised to learn that their volunteer roles can come with personal legal risk. What happens if a disgruntled homeowner sues the board? Can individual board members be […]| Kuester Management
Are you an HOA board member wondering, “Could I personally be sued for my decisions?” Of course, it’s a valid concern–and you’re not the first board of directors’ member to have this worry. Ultimately, the idea of facing personal liability or legal action can be daunting, but understanding when and why board members might be […]| Kuester Management
Serving on an HOA board comes with a unique set of responsibilities–but also significant risk. Board members are tasked with making decisions that affect the entire community, and those decisions can…| Kuester Management
River Action launches legal challenge over Government’s failure to explain when it will trigger special administration for Thames Water We have filed a legal claim over Environment Secretary Steve Reed’s failure to explain when he will trigger special administration for Thames Water and other failing water companies – despite having the legal mechanism to take […] The post River Action launches legal challenge against the Government over Thames Water failures appeared first on River A...| River Action UK
By Emma Dearnaley, Head of Legal, River Action Last Wednesday and Thursday, we went to court to challenge Shropshire Council’s approval of yet another huge intensive poultry unit (watch the highlights in the video below). Our aim: to stop the unsustainable spread of factory farming across the county as part of River Action’s nationwide campaign […]| River Action UK
Journalists at El Faro knew the risks when they published a series of interviews with gang members alleging long-standing ties between Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and criminal groups. They didn’t know how quickly the crackdown would escalate. Within days of publication last month, sources close to El Salvador’s attorney general’s office warned that arrest warrants...| Committee to Protect Journalists
Istanbul, April 17, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Turkey to drop charges against five photojournalists, whose trial begins on Friday, for allegedly taking part in protests in Istanbul last month. The journalists could be jailed for up to three years for violating the law on gatherings and demonstrations. In the indictment, reviewed by...| Committee to Protect Journalists
A lone gunman was shot and killed this morning by German police when he began shooting outside the Israeli embassy in Munich.| Gates of Vienna
UPDATE: The Supreme Court denies the Petition for Writ of Certiorari 1/9/23: On January 6, 2023, the Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the Lawyers’ Committee Petition for Writ of Certiorari. This petition has been brought forward to call attention to the federal government’s failure to fully investigate the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Lawyers’ […]| 911Truth.Org