Gypsy Guillén Kaiser
@gypsyrights.bsky.social
Chief Global Affairs Officer at Committee to Protect Journalists -
@pressfreedom.bsky.social | Dominican born, New York bred; lover of freedoms & strategizing for good. Views personal.
@pressfreedom.bsky.social | Dominican born, New York bred; lover of freedoms & strategizing for good. Views personal.
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Delighted to share a new @carnegieendowment.org report on China’s Foreign Police Training: A Global Footprint. Over 50 entities in China have provided training to at least 138 countries, forming a major pillar of Beijing’s drive to reshape global security:
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
China’s Foreign Police Training: A Global Footprint
New data reveal how China’s foreign police training programs have become an integral part of Beijing’s strategy to remake global security.
carnegieendowment.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Delighted to share a new @carnegieendowment.org report on China’s Foreign Police Training: A Global Footprint. Over 50 entities in China have provided training to at least 138 countries, forming a major pillar of Beijing’s drive to reshape global security:
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
From October. Solidarity is a beautiful thing. #PressFreedom is your Freedom.
www.nycitynewsservice.com/2025/10/14/n...
www.nycitynewsservice.com/2025/10/14/n...
New York Journalists Rally After Recent Attacks
Journalists called for press freedom at a protest at Foley Square.
www.nycitynewsservice.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
From October. Solidarity is a beautiful thing. #PressFreedom is your Freedom.
www.nycitynewsservice.com/2025/10/14/n...
www.nycitynewsservice.com/2025/10/14/n...
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🔴 Key Points from Mzia Amaglobeli’s Appellate Court Hearing
The court set the dates for the next hearings — closing arguments — for November 14 at 14:00 and November 18 at 13:00.
#FreeMzia #RepressionsInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime
The court set the dates for the next hearings — closing arguments — for November 14 at 14:00 and November 18 at 13:00.
#FreeMzia #RepressionsInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime
Key Points from Mzia Amaglobeli’s Appellate Court Hearing - Batumelebi
Mzia Amaglobeli • Press Freedom • Repression In Georgia •
batumelebi.netgazeti.ge
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🔴 Key Points from Mzia Amaglobeli’s Appellate Court Hearing
The court set the dates for the next hearings — closing arguments — for November 14 at 14:00 and November 18 at 13:00.
#FreeMzia #RepressionsInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime
The court set the dates for the next hearings — closing arguments — for November 14 at 14:00 and November 18 at 13:00.
#FreeMzia #RepressionsInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime
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Bringing NSO Group out of the cold would signal to the rest of the spyware industry that even the most notorious mercenary spyware company..
...with a history of harming the US.
...and a mountain of abuses..
Can get a free pass.
It would defang US efforts to curb proliferation & bad behavior.
...with a history of harming the US.
...and a mountain of abuses..
Can get a free pass.
It would defang US efforts to curb proliferation & bad behavior.
We asked David Friedman, the former US ambassador to Israel, who has been named exec chairman of the NSO Group holding company, whether he would try to get sanctions on NSO lifted. He said: “I hope that will be accomplished, but we haven’t made that request yet”. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Tech giants vow to defend users in US as spyware companies make inroads with Trump administration
Apple and WhatsApp say they’ll keep warning users if their phones are targeted by governments using hacking software against them
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Bringing NSO Group out of the cold would signal to the rest of the spyware industry that even the most notorious mercenary spyware company..
...with a history of harming the US.
...and a mountain of abuses..
Can get a free pass.
It would defang US efforts to curb proliferation & bad behavior.
...with a history of harming the US.
...and a mountain of abuses..
Can get a free pass.
It would defang US efforts to curb proliferation & bad behavior.
"Dahmani’s health has deteriorated in Tunis’ Manouba Prison, where she has been denied adequate medical care for health problems that developed during detention, including diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, and back and shoulder pain"- @pressfreedom.bsky.social
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CPJ calls on Tunisian authorities to end harassment of jailed commentator Sonia Dahmani - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, November 12, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tunisian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release political commentator Sonia Dahmani, ensure she receives urgen...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"Dahmani’s health has deteriorated in Tunis’ Manouba Prison, where she has been denied adequate medical care for health problems that developed during detention, including diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, and back and shoulder pain"- @pressfreedom.bsky.social
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🎥 Join us for a screening of “2000 Meters To Andriivka” at the @ifccenter.bsky.social in New York City, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, moderated by CPJ’s Chief Global Affairs Officer @gypsyrights.bsky.social.
🗓️ 11/14 | 11:20 AM ET
Tickets here👇
www.docnyc.net/film/2000-me...
🗓️ 11/14 | 11:20 AM ET
Tickets here👇
www.docnyc.net/film/2000-me...
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🎥 Join us for a screening of “2000 Meters To Andriivka” at the @ifccenter.bsky.social in New York City, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, moderated by CPJ’s Chief Global Affairs Officer @gypsyrights.bsky.social.
🗓️ 11/14 | 11:20 AM ET
Tickets here👇
www.docnyc.net/film/2000-me...
🗓️ 11/14 | 11:20 AM ET
Tickets here👇
www.docnyc.net/film/2000-me...
"Today, a media conglomerate led by Orbán’s allies, known as the Central European Press and Media Foundation, or KESMA, controls nearly five hundred outlets, all of which echo the government’s every utterance, be it state propaganda or the nastiest smear campaign..."
www.cjr.org/opinion/vikt...
www.cjr.org/opinion/vikt...
Viktor Orbán’s Hail Mary.
I was editor in chief of Hungary’s most-read independent daily until a pro-government media network bought the newspaper. It’s the fifth time in thirty years that politics has cost me my job—and it’s ...
www.cjr.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"Today, a media conglomerate led by Orbán’s allies, known as the Central European Press and Media Foundation, or KESMA, controls nearly five hundred outlets, all of which echo the government’s every utterance, be it state propaganda or the nastiest smear campaign..."
www.cjr.org/opinion/vikt...
www.cjr.org/opinion/vikt...
Sharing in honor of Veteran's Day in the U.S. & in support of the Pentagon reporters who still do the work despite being targeted with unprecedented restrictions. #PressFreedom #ThisIsJournalism 👇
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Sharing in honor of Veteran's Day in the U.S. & in support of the Pentagon reporters who still do the work despite being targeted with unprecedented restrictions. #PressFreedom #ThisIsJournalism 👇
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Welcome news in Hamdi case but the question remains: can the Trump administration arbitrarily revoke visas, as it has done? On what basis are these decisions being made? We @pressfreedom.bsky.social are still awaiting a response.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Welcome news in Hamdi case but the question remains: can the Trump administration arbitrarily revoke visas, as it has done? On what basis are these decisions being made? We @pressfreedom.bsky.social are still awaiting a response.
cpj.org/2025/10/cpj-...
cpj.org/2025/10/cpj-...
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The spyware that is now in ICE's hands has been (by another government) against journalists and activists in Italy, as well as a top CEO, and a political consultant. Matteo Renzi, Italy's former prime minister, calls it the Italian Watergate. Now it's landed here: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Tech giants vow to defend users in US as spyware companies make inroads with Trump administration
Apple and WhatsApp say they will keep warning users if their phones are targeted by governments using hacking software against them
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The spyware that is now in ICE's hands has been (by another government) against journalists and activists in Italy, as well as a top CEO, and a political consultant. Matteo Renzi, Italy's former prime minister, calls it the Italian Watergate. Now it's landed here: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
As the U.S. continues to remove itself from multilateral processes for human rights accountability, this leadership void must be filled even more robustly by rights-supporting governments, particularly those with money and power. Lead by example. #PressFreedom #HumanRights
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US skips human rights review by UN body as countries appeal for its return next year
The United States on Friday snubbed a U.N. body charged with keeping tabs on the human rights records of all its member countries, on orders of the Trump administration — which has turned its back on ...
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As the U.S. continues to remove itself from multilateral processes for human rights accountability, this leadership void must be filled even more robustly by rights-supporting governments, particularly those with money and power. Lead by example. #PressFreedom #HumanRights
apnews.com/article/unit...
apnews.com/article/unit...
"Eswatini is Africa’s last absolute monarchy and has been ruled since 1986 by King Mswati III, who cracked down hard on pro-democracy demonstrations in 2021, arresting journalists and shutting down the internet to stop protesters organizing via social media." cpj.org/2025/11/in-e...
In Eswatini, abusive lawsuit demands a record $9.8 mln for defamation - Committee to Protect Journalists
Lusaka, November 4, 2025—The Swazi Bridge news site in Eswatini is facing a record-breaking claim for 170 million emalangeni (US$9.8 million) in damages and the threat of terrorism investigations, as ...
cpj.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"Eswatini is Africa’s last absolute monarchy and has been ruled since 1986 by King Mswati III, who cracked down hard on pro-democracy demonstrations in 2021, arresting journalists and shutting down the internet to stop protesters organizing via social media." cpj.org/2025/11/in-e...
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“Hell, yeah, she’s getting paid!” the lobbyist said."
Antonia Hitchens on the mystery of Laura Loomer's many vendettas
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Antonia Hitchens on the mystery of Laura Loomer's many vendettas
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Laura Loomer’s Endless Payback
The President’s self-appointed loyalty enforcer inspires fear and vexation across Washington. What’s behind her vetting crusades?
www.newyorker.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“Hell, yeah, she’s getting paid!” the lobbyist said."
Antonia Hitchens on the mystery of Laura Loomer's many vendettas
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Antonia Hitchens on the mystery of Laura Loomer's many vendettas
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
The free press, reporting the facts, capturing history. Real people. Real images. #ThisIsJournalism 👇👇📸
Y’all. This photograph was taken by Andy Harnik of Getty Images. Include his name and Getty so the that people know this is real.
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The free press, reporting the facts, capturing history. Real people. Real images. #ThisIsJournalism 👇👇📸
Great interview! "When I was the country representative for the Committee to Protect Journalists, I documented cases of reporters who were threatened, attacked, or killed. That experience made me realize that journalism is an act of civic courage, not just a job."
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“There is a real public hunger for accurate, local, fact-based information”
At a time when democracy feels fragile and newsrooms are shrinking, Monica Campbell has spent her career asking how journalism can still serve the public good. She is Director of the California Local ...
thefulcrum.us
November 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Great interview! "When I was the country representative for the Committee to Protect Journalists, I documented cases of reporters who were threatened, attacked, or killed. That experience made me realize that journalism is an act of civic courage, not just a job."
thefulcrum.us/media-techno...
thefulcrum.us/media-techno...
New Pentagon Press Crew Is All In on Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/b...
New Pentagon Press Crew Is All In on Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
New Pentagon Press Crew Is All In on Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/b...
Today, I was honored to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with diplomats, NGO colleagues & U.N. officials intent on acting to stop attacks against journalists and to ensure justice. Grateful to 🇬🇷🇫🇷🇱🇹 for a vital discussion! #IDEI #EndImpunity
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Today, I was honored to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with diplomats, NGO colleagues & U.N. officials intent on acting to stop attacks against journalists and to ensure justice. Grateful to 🇬🇷🇫🇷🇱🇹 for a vital discussion! #IDEI #EndImpunity
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WaPo - Far right political activist Laura Loomer has been granted DoD press credentials. www.washingtonpost.com/busine...
Laura Loomer is now credentialed to cover the Pentagon
The far-right activist has repeatedly criticized defense officials on her website and social media accounts while boasting of her close ties to President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
WaPo - Far right political activist Laura Loomer has been granted DoD press credentials. www.washingtonpost.com/busine...
The free press, reporting the facts.
#ThisIsJournalism 👇👇👇
#ThisIsJournalism 👇👇👇
James Ross Gardner reports on Portland, where the contrast between Donald Trump’s characterization of the city and the situation on the ground is stark: https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/foqRuZ
November 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The free press, reporting the facts.
#ThisIsJournalism 👇👇👇
#ThisIsJournalism 👇👇👇
As we at @pressfreedom.bsky.social have argued, Israel must allow independent access to Gaza. The ban on journalists from outside the strip is unprecedented.
www.cjr.org/news/israel-...
www.cjr.org/news/israel-...
The push to get international reporters into Gaza.
Even after the ceasefire, Israel has blocked members of the press from entering. The country has said “there will come a time soon” when journalists flood in—but preemptively cast doubt on the story t...
www.cjr.org
November 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
As we at @pressfreedom.bsky.social have argued, Israel must allow independent access to Gaza. The ban on journalists from outside the strip is unprecedented.
www.cjr.org/news/israel-...
www.cjr.org/news/israel-...
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As paramilitary forces seized control of El-Fasher, journalists became both witnesses and victims of the city’s collapse. At least 13 reporters are missing under blackout, others abducted or sexually assaulted by RSF fighters.
“Every hour, we lose another voice.”
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“Every hour, we lose another voice.”
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As Sudan’s El-Fasher falls, the world loses sight of its journalists - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, October 31, 2025 — As paramilitary forces seized control of Sudan’s El-Fasher over the weekend, its journalists have become both witnesses and victims of the unfolding horrors. Over the…
cpj.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
As paramilitary forces seized control of El-Fasher, journalists became both witnesses and victims of the city’s collapse. At least 13 reporters are missing under blackout, others abducted or sexually assaulted by RSF fighters.
“Every hour, we lose another voice.”
Read more:
“Every hour, we lose another voice.”
Read more:
The free press, reporting the facts. Doing the work. #ThisIsJournalism #PressFreedom
October 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The free press, reporting the facts. Doing the work. #ThisIsJournalism #PressFreedom
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The Trump administration's move to defund and silence Radio Free Asia and Voice of America is creating an information void in Chinese-ruled Tibet, according to the head of the Tibetan government in exile. www.reuters.com/world/china/d...
Defunding US radio stations creating Tibet 'void', exile leader says
The Trump administration's move to defund Radio Free Asia and Voice of America is creating an information void in Chinese-ruled Tibet, the head of the Tibetan government in exile said on Wednesday, adding that he hoped the funding could be restored.
www.reuters.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Trump administration's move to defund and silence Radio Free Asia and Voice of America is creating an information void in Chinese-ruled Tibet, according to the head of the Tibetan government in exile. www.reuters.com/world/china/d...