#Myanmar: Aung Zaw, editor of The Irrawaddy and former IPFA awardee, pays tribute to imprisoned photojournalist Sai Zaw Thaike, who will be honored with CPJ’s International Press Freedom Award on Nov 19. Watch Aung Zaw’s message of solidarity. ⤵️ #FreeSaiZawThaike @IrrawaddyNews

CPJ calls for the immediate and unconditional release of International Press Freedom Awardee Sai Zaw Thaike and all imprisoned journalists in Myanmar, and for the withdrawal of charges brought against them in retaliation for their reporting. #FreeThePress

CPJ’s new Impunity Action List sets out the essential steps for authorities to champion justice for journalists. We call on government authorities to take the following essential actions to stem the murder of journalists and end impunity. ⤵️ cpj.org/?p=630299 #EndImpunity

#Pakistan: CPJ calls on Pakistani authorities in Pakistan to withdraw new restrictions requiring journalists in the Balochistan province to obtain official confirmation before reporting on security-related incidents from Inter-Service Public Relations, the armed forces’ media and public relations agency of armed forces, or head of the provincial police. before reporting on security incidents Authorities must ensure timely access to information and safeguard independent reporting. independenturdu.com/node/188… #PressFreedom

#Indonesia: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Free Press Unlimited (FPU), and Medan Legal Aid Institute (LBH Medan) urge the Indonesian president and lawmakers to uphold the recent Constitutional Court ruling and promptly amend the 1997 Military Justice Law, a crucial step toward ensuring justice for the killers of Tribrata TV journalist Rico Sempurna Pasaribu and his family. On October 15, in response to a petition filed by Eva Meilani, Pasaribu’s daughter, and another victim challenging the constitutionality of the 1997 Military Justice Law, the Constitutional Court ruled that the law would be invalid if not amended within two years. The court said the amended law must require military personnel accused of criminal offenses against civilians to be tried in civilian courts. More: cpj.org/2026/10/cpj-partners… #PressFreedom @prabowo @kemenkum @DPR_RI

#Pakistan: CPJ reiterates its call on Pakistani authorities to ensure justice for journalist Arshad Sharif and accountability for his killing through a transparent judicial process. #JusticeForArshadSharif @CMShehbaz, @PakPMO, @AzamNazeerTarar, @MIshaqDar50, @ForeignOfficePk, @PakinKenya

#Pakistan: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Pakistan authorities to withdraw sweeping restrictions preventing television network broadcasts from airing live coverage of terrorist attacks and other vaguely defined “unpleasant” incidents. Journalists and media workers must be able to report breaking news and current affairs independently, free from fear of legal retaliation, and in the public interest. On October 13, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) ordered all satellite television channels to refrain from broadcasting, rebroadcasting, or airing live coverage of any “unfortunate” or “unpleasant” incident, including explosions, blasts, shootings, and terrorist attacks, according to a copy of the directive reviewed by CPJ. “Preventing journalists from independent reporting of major security incidents and requiring them to rely on information authorized by state and security agencies risks turning legitimate safety safeguards into a system of official information control and censorship,” said Waliullah Rahmani, CPJ’s Afghanistan and Pakistan representative. “Pakistani authorities must rescind these sweeping restrictions and allow newsrooms to make responsible editorial decisions without fear of regulatory retaliation.” More: cpj.org/2026/10/pakistan-med… #PressFreedom

#India: UPDATE — At least 43 journalists detained, several assaulted, while covering protests against India’s election chief. Read CPJ’s updated In-Focus report: cpj.org/2026/10/at-least-37-… #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime