Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

Guatemala: new president Bernardo Arévalo must act quickly to stop the criminalisation of journalism

“It is imperative that the police apparatus and executive bodies cease the persecution of journalists and the Guatemalan authorities, without delay, release ‘elPeriódico’ publisher Jose Rubén Zamora.”

RSF identifies spyware on phones of two Togolese journalists

An deeper look into the arbitrary arrests of publisher Loïc Lawson and freelance journalist Anani Sossou reveal how they were in the crosshairs of the Togolese authorities for some time.

Stanis Bujakera’s continued detention an affront to media freedom

Media advocates repeat their request to have Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera released.

Honduras must strengthen protection mechanism after TV reporter’s murder

“Francisco Ramírez’s murder highlights the tragic plight of local journalists in Honduras. When state protection is not enough to guarantee their safety, the conditions for journalistic freedom are no longer assured” – RSF

China: Investigative journalist Shangguan Yunkai sentenced to 15 years in prison on trumped-up charges

The journalist published a series of articles in which he revealed the wrongdoings of several officials in the city of Ezhou.

ICC’s Israel-Palestine investigation will include crimes against journalists

“The massacre of journalists in Gaza, at least 79 of whom have been killed since 7 October, demands a determined response from the ICC. Only a thorough investigation will establish the immense extent of the war crimes against media professionals” – RSF

RSF hails European Parliament call for Guatemalan newspaper editor’s release

Another example of the growing campaign for Zamora’s release, the resolution also calls on the Guatemalan prosecutor’s office not to obstruct the work of journalists.

RSF: 779 journalists were jailed at some point in 2023

“Each journalist in prison is by definition a journalist prevented from working. But it’s also a journalist who will be intimidated in the future. And it’s hundreds or even thousands of colleagues feeling a threat hanging over their heads” – RSF