Attacks On Press Freedom
Statement from SPJ
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is outraged by China’s continued attacks on press freedom in Hong Kong under the guise of national security. The latest offense was the Dec. 29 raid and shutdown of Stand News, the most prominent pro-democracy media outlet in Hong Kong.
“SPJ stands with our brave colleagues in Hong Kong who continue to believe in the right of news organizations to be free from government control. We call on the Hong Kong government to abide by the 1997 treaty and end its persecution of journalists who do what free and independent journalists are supposed to do — hold public figures to account, ask questions and provide their consumers with truthful information”. Dan Kubiske, co-chair of the SPJ International Community.
