--- title: 10 'Most Urgent' Threats to Press Freedom Around the World description: Journalists imprisoned or threatened for doing their work in countries from Mexico to Egypt are included on November's list. canonical: https://time.com/5715167/threats-press-freedom-november/ author: TIME Staff article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2019-11-01T11:05:00.000Z article:modified_time: 2023-12-12T20:52:39.000Z article:section: World og:title: Here Are the 10 'Most Urgent' Cases of Threats to Press Freedom Around the World og:description: Journalists imprisoned or threatened for doing their work in countries from Mexico to Egypt are included on November's list. og:url: https://time.com/5715167/threats-press-freedom-november/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt1ffe2ecf07bac5e6/698a0523011682458097e70a/jamal-khashoggi-press-freedom.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Jamal Khashoggi press freedom og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Here Are the 10 'Most Urgent' Cases of Threats to Press Freedom Around the World twitter:description: Journalists imprisoned or threatened for doing their work in countries from Mexico to Egypt are included on November's list. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt1ffe2ecf07bac5e6/698a0523011682458097e70a/jamal-khashoggi-press-freedom.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Here Are the 10 'Most Urgent' Cases of Threats to Press Freedom Around the World > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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People hold posters picturing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and lightened candles during a gathering outside the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul, on October 25, 2018.Yasin Akgul—AFP/Getty Images by [TIME Staff](https://time.com/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Updated: Dec 12, 2023 8:52 PM UTCPublished: Nov 1, 2019 11:05 AM UTC More than a year after he was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the case of journalist [Jamal Khashoggi](https://time.com/5428159/jamal-khashoggi-murder/) remains at the top of a list of the most serious threats to press freedom. The list — released each month by the [One Free Press Coalition](https://www.onefreepresscoalition.com/), which was created by a [dozen news organizations](https://time.com/5541286/one-free-press-10-most-urgent-journalists/), including TIME, with the goal of defending journalists under attack — identifies ten of the most severe cases of threats to press freedom around the world. Khashoggi, a columnist for the Washington _Post_ who had criticized Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2, 2018\. He was among the four journalists and one news organization named [The Guardians](https://time.com/person-of-the-year-2018-the-guardians/) as the TIME 2018 Person of the Year, recognized for his work in the face of serious threats to journalistic freedom. Khashoggi’s death has remained a controversial topic in the thirteen months since he was killed. Despite findings from the CIA concluding that [bin Salman ordered Khashoggi’s killing](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/cia-concludes-saudi-crown-prince-ordered-jamal-khashoggis-assassination/2018/11/16/98c89fe6-e9b2-11e8-a939-9469f1166f9d%5Fstory.html) and a United Nations [special report](https://time.com/5609884/jamal-khashoggi-killing-united-nations-report/) that found “credible evidence” calling for a deeper investigation into bin Salman’s role in the assassination, President Donald Trump has been criticized for his muted response over the murder and continuing to [maintain ties with Saudi Arabia](https://time.com/5601097/jamal-khashoggi-murder-nuclear-information-saudi-arabia/). Bin Salman said he takes “full responsibility” for Khashoggi’s murder, but denied ordering the killing in an [interview with _60 Minutes_](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/highlights-from-this-weeks-mohammad-bin-salman-interview-on-60-minutes-2019-09-29/) in September. Other journalists on the list who have come under threat include an imprisoned reporter in Egypt who has been tortured and a detained Uzbek blogger. Read about all 10 journalist on the November list here: ### 1\. [**Jamal Khashoggi**](https://cpj.org/data/people/jamal-khashoggi/index.php) (Saudi Arabia): No resolution in violent killing inside Saudi consulate The one-year anniversary of Khashoggi’s killing has passed without officials opening independent criminal investigation opened into his death, despite findings from U.S. intelligence officials and the United Nations pointing to bin Salman’s involvement. Although the Saudi prince has claimed responsibility for the murder, calling it a “mistake,” he has denied having a direct role. ### 2\. [**Daphne Caruana Galizia**](https://cpj.org/data/people/daphne-caruana-galizia/) (Malta): No resolution two years after reporter was murdered in Malta More than two years have passed since the investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car-bomb explosion in Malta. Though three men have been taken into detention in relation to her murder, no one has been brought to justice. Trial dates have not been announced, either. ### 3\. [**Esraa Abdel Fattah**](https://cpj.org/2019/10/egyptian-journalist-esraa-abdel-fattah-arrested-on.php) (Egypt): Imprisoned and tortured over allegations of spreading false news The Egyptian journalist Esraa Abdel Fattah was arrested on Oct. 13 and was one of at least seven journalists detained amid anti-government protests in Egypt. Abdel Fattah has said through lawyers that she would start a hunger strike to protest being abused while detained, saying she was tortured while in custody, including being beaten, hung from her handcuffs and choked while being asked to give up her cellphone password. ### 4\. [**Azory Gwanda**](https://cpj.org/data/people/azory-gwanda/index.php) (Tanzania): Authorities withholding information about journalist missing for two years Nov. 21 will mark two years since the freelance journalist Azory Gwanda disappeared. He had previously been investigating mysterious killings in Tanzania. Though a Tanzanian government official said in July that Gwanda had “disappeared and died,” they later backtracked on the statement. ### 5\. [**Miroslava Breach Velducea**](https://cpj.org/data/people/miroslava-breach-velducea/) (Mexico): Trial continues in Mexican correspondent’s murder A correspondent for Mexico City newspaper _La Jornada_, Miroslava Breach Velducea was killed in March 2017 for her reporting on ties between politicians and organized crime. The trial in her murder case is ongoing, though the next court date has not been set. ### 6\. [**Shujaat Bukhari**](https://cpj.org/data/people/shujaat-bukhari/index.php) (India): Suspects still at large in editor’s killing Shujaat Bukhari, founder and editor of the newspaper _Rising Kashmir_, was fatally shot along with two police officers in June 2018\. While police have identified four suspects, one of whom was later killed, officials have given few other updates in the case. ### 7\. [**Nafosat Olloshukurova**](https://cpj.org/2019/10/a-blogger-forced-into-psychiatric-clinic-in-uzbeki.php) (Uzbekistan): Uzbek blogger detained in psychiatric center The Uzbek blogger Nafosat Olloshukurova has been detained in a psychiatric center for at least a month, following 10 days detention on charges of petty hooliganism and taking part in unauthorized assemblies. Prior to her arrest, Olloshukurova was covering [writer Mahmud Rajabov’s efforts](https://cpj.org/2019/10/a-blogger-forced-into-psychiatric-clinic-in-uzbeki.php) to have a criminal case against him dropped. Her family says they have not been able to contact her since late September. ### 8\. [**Mahmoud Hussein**](https://cpj.org/data/people/mahmoud-hussein-gomaa/index.php) (Egypt): Detained Egyptian journalist’s pre-trial continuously extended Mahmoud Hussein, a journalist who was working with Al Jazeera, was arrested in Dec. 2016 on charges of spreading false news and inciting actions against state institutions. Though his detention was initially said to be for 15 days, it has been repeatedly extended every 45 days. The arrest and detention is tied to a 2016 documentary about conscription in Egypt, which the government says uses fake footage. ### 9\. [**Agba Jalingo**](https://cpj.org/2019/09/nigerian-publisher-agba-jalingo-charged-with-treas.php) (Nigeria): Nigerian publisher faces life sentence if found guilty in upcoming trial Nigerian publisher Agba Jalingo was arrested on Aug. 22 and later charged with disturbance of public peace and treason for writings and social media posts about Cross River State Gov. Benedict Ayade. If found guilty of treason, Jalingo could face a life sentence in prison. ### 10\. [**Martin Inoua Doulguet**](https://cpj.org/2019/09/journalists-fined-one-jailed-over-criminal-defamat.php) (Chad): Chadian newspaper leaders face fines and unequal punishment The director of the newspaper _Salam Info_, Martin Inoua Doulguet has been arrested and faces charges of conspiracy and defamation brought from a Chad government health official. 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