Press safety under threat as CPJ releases guide for journalists on high-risk coverage

Press safety under threat as CPJ releases guide for journalists on high-risk coverage

Amid rising incidents of violence and harassment against journalists worldwide, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has released a safety guide aimed at helping reporters protect themselves while covering high-risk assignments. The advisory comes as reports emerge of journalists being exposed to tear gas, stun grenades, and other crowd-control measures while covering protests and security operations abroad, including recent incidents in t…