Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Journalist Steve Wembi abducted, held incommunicado
Journalist Steve Wembi was allegedly picked up by members of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s intelligence and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Social media platforms should not become billionaires’ playthings
“The world’s biggest fortunes used to buy media outlets, but today’s billionaires want to take over social media. Why do they want to own these platforms? Their takeover plans raise many questions. Are we going to let a new generation of billionaires plant their flag on the Internet without reacting?” – RSF
Criminalisation of journalism could be reintroduced in CAR
In addition to being subjected to a wave of arrests, physical attacks and threats, journalists in the Central African Republic face the prospect of legislation being introduced that would criminalise press offences again.
Rights groups call for full justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia on the anniversary of her murder
While the recent conviction of two hitmen is welcome, we lament the lack of implementation of the recommendations made by the Public Inquiry into Caruana Galizia’s assassination, and the exclusion of structured public consultation on proposed legal amendments relating to the safety of journalists and SLAPPs.
Two hitmen sentenced to 40 years each in prison for killing Daphne Caruana Galizia
“We welcome the sentencing of Alfred and George Degiorgio, which marks a long overdue step towards justice for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Nearly 5 years on, it’s more important than ever to ensure that full criminal justice is delivered for all those involved in this heinous crime” – RSF
Greece: Government tells RSF it will propose law to ban spyware
During a meeting with RSF, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson, Ioannis Oikonomou, promised that the government “will soon propose a law to make the use of spyware illegal”. RSF demanded that those responsible for the arbitrary wiretapping of journalists must also be brought to justice.
RSF calls for release of Hong Kong radio host, sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison under colonial-era sedition law
Hong Kong radio host and political commentator Edmund Wan Yiu-sing was convicted for “sedition” and “money laundering”.
Somali journalist Ahmed Mohamed Shukur killed
Cameraman Ahmed Mohamed Shukur becomes the latest media fatality in Somalia after he is killed by landmine, while covering a counter-terrorist operation.