Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

The journalist had previously faced a series of well-documented threats for his critical reporting. The Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) reported three incidents in 2022 alone.

US journalists — who already face worsening economic conditions, a growing chasm in trust between the public and the media, and a digital information ecosystem that is rigged against journalism — may now need to contend with direct threats from the White House.

RSF welcomes the release from detention of Seyni Amadou but remains mobilised against press freedom abuses in Niger.

“It’s hard to imagine that nations that are meant to protect press freedom are, in fact, the very forces orchestrating the disappearances of journalists — or turning a blind eye” – RSF

The transitional government promises press freedom, but must act to release detained journalists and hold perpetrators accountable for past killings.

Carlos Correa’s fate has remained unknown since 7 January and the many requests to the authorities by Espacio Público, his family and dozens of national and international civil society organisations have remained unanswered.

RSF takes a look at ten prominent cases of journalists who regained their freedom in 2024, whose newfound liberty is due in part to international mobilisation.

The blogger posted a video in which he mentioned a case of farmers protesting against the seizing of their land by officials.