Umar Cheema
Umar Cheema | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1976 (age 47–48)[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Organization | The News |
| Awards | International Press Freedom Award |
Umar Cheema (
Education
Cheema holds a master’s degree in mass communication from
Career
Cheema's investigative reporting on sensitive issues of corruption and military interference in politics has made him many powerful enemies.[1] Cheema has contributed to global investigative journalism teams examining the Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, Pandora Papers, and Swiss Bank disclosures.[4]
Kidnapping
On 4 September 2010, he was abducted, beaten, flogged and sexually assaulted by a group of assailants. They also shaved his head, eyebrows, and mustache.[5][6] Cheema reported that his attackers asked him if he was trying to discredit the government with his reporting,[7] leading him to believe that they were from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency.[6]
Aftermath
Following the incident, The New York Times issued an editorial calling on the Pakistani government to find out who abducted Mr. Cheema and bring them to justice."
Cheema is the father of a son and a daughter. Adil, his son, was two years old when Cheema was abducted.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b Kazim, Hasnain (23 December 2011). "The Perils of Journalism in Pakistan: Living in Fear of Intelligence Agents". Der Spiegel. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Daniel Pearl Foundation". Daniel Pearl Foundation. 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ a b "ICIJ member Umar Cheema". www.icij.org. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Cheema, Umar (21 February 2022). "Suisse secrets: Hundreds of Pakistanis included in Swiss bank leak". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Wolfe, Lauren (7 June 2011). "The silencing crime: Sexual violence and journalists". Committee to Protect Journalists. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ a b c "Who Attacked Umar Cheema?". The New York Times. 28 September 2010. p. A30. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
"I have suspicions and every journalist has suspicions that all fingers point to the ISI," he said
- ^ a b Bob Dietz (9 September 2010). "The significance of Umar Cheema's abduction". Committee to Protect Journalists. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ "CPJ International Press Freedom Awards 2011". Committee to Protect Journalists. 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ Umar Cheema (22 November 2011). "Acceptance Speech". Committee to Protect Journalists. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ "Pakistani journalist Umar Cheema receives free speech award at Syracuse University". Syracuse Post-Standard. 14 April 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ Umar Cheema (11 June 2011). "Dying to Tell the Story". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 January 2012.