Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Peruvian government must conduct an exemplary investigation into Gastón Medina Sotomayor’s murder to prove its commitment to press freedom
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.
USA: Trump inauguration set to trigger period of unprecedented uncertainty for press freedom
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.
Private channel “Canal 3 TV” suspended in Niger
RSF welcomes the release from detention of Seyni Amadou but remains mobilised against press freedom abuses in Niger.
Governments are responsible for 45 per cent of the world’s missing journalists
“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
RSF calls on Syria’s new authorities to adopt seven priority measures to safeguard press freedom
The transitional government promises press freedom, but must act to release detained journalists and hold perpetrators accountable for past killings.
RSF demands responses from Venezuelan authorities about press freedom defender’s disappearance
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.
Ten prison releases that advanced press freedom in 2024
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.
China: Blogger Liu Hanbin detained for one month after exposing a land seizure scandal
The blogger posted a video in which he mentioned a case of farmers protesting against the seizing of their land by officials.