Articles by Journaliste en danger (JED)
DRC journalist Barthelemy Kubanabandu Changamuka murdered
Congolese broadcast journalist Barthelemy Kubanabandu Changamuka was shot eight times and killed just minutes after being on air.
Journalist Nanou Kazaku shot while covering protest
Radio journalist Nanou Kazaku undergoes emergency surgery after being shot while covering a protest in Goma in the DRC.
The tragedy of a Congolese journalist’s murder on IDEI
AFEX and partner JED are asking authorities to thoroughly investigate the killing of Papy Mahamba Mumbere and prosecute the perpetrators.
DRC President urged to act on promises to reform media landscape
RSF and partner organization JED are urging DRC’s President Tshisekedi to follow through on promises to reform the media landscape and put a stop the closure of radio stations and attacks on journalists.
Newly elected DRCongo president asked to protect journalists
RSF and its partner organization JED are calling on incoming president of the DRC Felix Tshisekedi, to protect journalists and put an end to impunity for crimes committed against the press.
Journalist Sylvanie Kiaku arrested, detained and charged with criminal defamation
Charged with criminal defamation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, journalist Sylvanie Kiaku remains behind bars as she is unable to raise the US$1000 bail.
Kinshasa TV station raided, ransacked and material seized
Police in Kinshasa raided Kin Lartus, a television current affairs production company. The police ransacked the premises, seized material and arrested 10 journalists.
DRC: Protesters killed as internet and SMS services shut down
On 31 December 2017, security forces shot and killed at least seven protesters while several others were arrested during anti-government demonstrations in Kinshasa. The Congolese government also ordered a nationwide internet shutdown and disruption of SMS services a day before the protests.