Cartoonists mark the 10th anniversary of the attack on “Charlie Hebdo” magazine
“Protecting cartoonists is about more than ensuring their safety – it’s about preserving the diversity of view and freedom of expression that underpins democratic societies” – Cartoonists Rights
RSF presses criminal charges against ‘X’ over disinformation
After ‘X’ failed to address disinformation about RSF on its platform, the press freedom group is now pursuing the matter via the French courts, arguing that ‘X’ is complicit in disseminating false information and identity theft.
RSF targeted by disinformation campaign
RSF’s investigation desk has uncovered a vast disinformation campaign led by French media conglomerate Vivendi that directly targets the press freedom organisation.
France should end hijab ban in French sport ahead of Olympic Games
Human rights and sports organisations urge the International Olympic Committee to publicly call on sporting authorities in France to overturn all bans on athletes wearing the hijab in French sport.
Syria: French court sentences three officials close to Bashar al-Assad to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity
“The fight against impunity for crimes committed by the Syrian regime and by all parties to this conflict continues.”
Germany: British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sittah denied Schengen entry
“Germany should immediately explain why it has denied Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah entry and imposed this far-reaching ban on a leading health professional to speak in Berlin, Paris, and The Hague about what he witnessed in Gaza” – HRW
EMFA: Seven EU member states want to legalise spying on journalists
A recent report shows that France, Italy, Malta, Greece, Cyprus, Sweden, and Finland want to legalise spying on journalists in the event of a threat to national security.
Western Europe: Protect the right to protest and dissent, even during a time of war
“As the humanitarian catastrophe continues to unfold in Gaza, and increasingly in the West Bank, there must be freedom to voice opinions and to protest everywhere” – ARTICLE19
France: Journalists attacked during public unrest
At least seven journalists who had been sent to cover protests and riots in the Île-de-France region following the police killing of a teenager were attacked on 29 June.
France’s Macron ignores rights violations during visit to China
“As during his last visit in 2019, Macron publicly ignored the deteriorating human rights situation in China under Xi. China’s ‘president for life’ has continued to tighten his dictatorial grip on the country, further stifling dissent with relentless repression coupled with pervasive surveillance.”
Haiti/France: Journalist sued for exposing sex abuse in Haiti soccer
The journalist, Romain Molina, documented abuses against underage players in the Haiti football federation under Jean-Bart’s leadership and supported survivors in Haiti and worldwide.
Elation over the release of Olivier Dubois
Freelance French reporter Olivier Dubois, who was abducted in April 2021, holds the unenviable record of being one of France’s longest-held hostages.
French authorities should stop police violence against reporters
Since the adoption of the pension reform on 16 March, several journalists covering protests have been victims of violence by riot police, or unjustified arrest and other arbitrary measures.
France should respect rights of protesters, investigate reports of police abuse
“French authorities should respect the rights of protesters. They should assess whether police tactics used are necessary and proportionate, investigate allegations of excessive use of force, and hold officers responsible for abuses to account” – HRW