Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

“Al Jazeera” to be banned soon in Israel in unprecedented censorship after months of persecution

Israel is using every possible method to try to silence “Al Jazeera” for its coverage of the reality of the fate of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza since 7 October.

“Iran International” journalist stabbed in London

“Iranian journalists working in London have long lived under the shadow of a potential attack, but for this to happen in a residential street in broad daylight is deeply shocking” – RSF

Russia: Six reporters arrested in a span of a few hours

One arrested journalist, Konstantin Zharov, was beaten by police and threatened with sexual violence. Accused of “disobeying the police,” he is facing a possible fine and up to 15 days in detention.

Media council made up of government allies

With the majority of Somalia’s newly appointed media council made up of allies, the body is highly susceptible to government and political interference.

Electronic bill set to criminalise journalism

Just two lines in the proposed electronic communications bill can change the fate of journalists in the Ivory Coast.

Release of Stanis Bujakera – a bittersweet moment

The conviction of Stanis Bujakera is a travesty of justice, as the evidence used to imprison him was fabricated.

Iconic Togolese investigative media outlet relaunched

Despite being forced into exile “L’Alternative” editorial team remain committed to delivering their trademark investigative journalism.

RSF enables more than 100 media websites to circumvent censorship

RSF’s Operation Collateral Freedom is currently enabling the websites of more than 100 media outlets in 32 countries to circumvent censorship – an increase of 20% in the last year.