Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Arbitrary detention of Nigerien newspaper publisher serves as a warning signal
Niger’s press law has been completely sidelined with journalist Soumana Idrissa Maïga facing the threat of a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
Mexico has made no progress on protecting journalists during AMLO’s six years as president
In the run-up to Mexico’s general elections on 2 June, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges all of the candidates to finally commit to concrete measures to protect journalists and combat impunity.
Russia blocks RSF website ahead of World Press Freedom Index release
The censorship of the entire rsf.org domain site began on 18 April 2024. No reason has been given. An RSF mirror site is nonetheless still accessible within Russia.
India’s political parties urged to adopt 10-point press freedom program ahead of elections
RSF asks India’s political parties to commit to press freedom by adopting ten key recommendations that aim to defend the right to reliable news and information and protect journalists.
More than 100 journalists killed in six months in Gaza – where is the international community?
“Gaza’s reporters must be protected, those who wish must be evacuated, and Gaza’s gates must be opened to international media.”
Hong Kong: RSF representative detained and deported on attempt to monitor Jimmy Lai’s national security trial
This is the first time any RSF representative has been denied entry or held at the Hong Kong airport.
Jordan: Reporters covering protests against Gaza war increasingly harassed
The arrests of journalists covering the protests are one of the latest symptoms of the mounting pressure on reporters throughout the region.
Maduro sinks even lower, censoring German broadcaster in Venezuela
“Deutsche Welle” (DW) joined the long list of international and national media that the Venezuelan government has censored in the past ten years