Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

RSF urges Apple to remove its new generative AI feature after it wrongly attributes false information to the BBC, threatening reliable journalism

This accident illustrates that generative AI services are still too immature to produce reliable information for the public, and should not be allowed on the market for such uses.

Hefty sentence for journalist Sandra Muhoza

For the second time in two years, a female journalist in Burundi has been convicted on questionable charges.

Safaricom and Nation Media Group in standoff over exposé on widespread surveillance

Private telecom operator Safaricom is exerting pressure on the Nation Media Group by threatening advertising cuts and pursuing legal action in an attempt to compel “The Nation” to retract its investigative story.

RSF’s 2024 global round-up reveals rise in journalists killed and imprisoned

“Gaza stands out as the most dangerous region in the world, with the highest number of journalists murdered in connection with their work in the last five years. Since October 2023, over 145 journalists have been killed by the Israeli army” – RSF

RSF calls for Bashar al-Assad to be prosecuted for the murder of 181 journalists since the 2011 revolution

On the day of the regime’s fall, 23 journalists were still imprisoned, and seven were victims of enforced disappearances.

Protection mechanisms: RSF report analyses journalist safety programs in five Latin American countries

Since 2000, at least 338 journalists have been killed in the region, highlighting the urgent need for protection mechanisms to counter systemic violence. In a new report, RSF analysed journalist protection programs in the region, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the escalating threats against journalists.

Yet again, RSF warns against the growing repression of journalists in Nicaragua as two more are arrested

The arrest of Leo Cárcamo and Elsbeth D’Anda, on top of the disappearance of Fabiola Tercero, demonstrates the escalating repression of independent journalism in Nicaragua.

Mongolia: RSF presents its recommendations to strengthen press freedom bill

The recommendations are aimed to ensure the freedom, independence, and plurality of Mongolian journalism.