Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
European Commission’s recommendation on journalists’ safety: States must do more
“National authorities have learned few lessons from the murders of four European journalists and the multiple threats weighing on media professionals. We call on governments to speed up implementation of the EC’s 2021 recommendation” – RSF
RSF calls for immediate release of two Vietnamese journalists held in appalling conditions
Two Vietnamese journalists began a hunger strike to protest their detention conditions.
DAAR Communications broadcasting stations taken off air
‘Raypower FM’ and ‘Africa Independent Television’ go silent, following the deliberate destruction of their transmission equipment.
Lebanon: Anti-LGBTQI+ bills threaten press freedom
Journalists who report on sexuality and gender issues are already the target of cyberstalking and threats.
Somali journalist detained illegally for reporting on corruption
‘Kaab TV’ editor Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul, who is also information and human rights secretary at the Somali Journalists Syndicate, has been held incommunicado for more than a week.
Journalists attacked during Bangladeshi protests, others accused of attacking police
Four journalists are facing up to 15 years in prison on police charges of taking part in a protest that turned violent on 15 August.
Physical and psychological support for journalists in Ukraine
Since Russia’s invasion began, Press Freedom Centers opened in Ukraine by Reporters Without Borders and the Institute of Mass Information have provided support to 1,300 journalists and media outlets.
DRC reporters covering politics under fire
As the elections draw closer, the media freedom environment is deteriorating with violence against journalists on the increase.