Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Home Secretary orders US extradition of Wikileaks publisher Julian Assange
Assange faces up to 175 years in prison on charges linked to Wikileaks’s publication of information in the public interest.
Hitmen sent to kill Azerbaijani blogger in France
“Everything seems to indicate that this was yet another attempt to murder Mahammad Mirzali … A hit squad was sent from abroad to target a blogger who was given political asylum in France because of his criticism of Ilham Aliyev. This case must be addressed at the highest state level.” – RSF
Mass arrest of journalists in Ethiopia
18 journalists arrested by Ethiopian authorities in a space of 10 days on allegations of inciting violence even though they were just covering the news for their independent media outlets or YouTube channels.
Who will be next in Indian police persecution of Kashmir magazine’s journalists?
The “Kashmir Walla”‘s journalists are being sent to jail one after another.
RSF condemns aggressive behaviour towards Burkinabe journalists
Incidences of physical violence and death threats by officials against journalists on the rise in Burkina Faso.
RSF calls on Somalia’s new president to prioritise journalists’ safety
Somalia’s new president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is urged by Reporters Without Borders to prioritise the safety of journalists “in a country where political violence and corruption have long prevailed over press freedom.”
RSF appalled by stabbing attack on local newspaper editor in Bangladesh
“Dainik Agrabani Pratidin” editor Mohammad Rashid Chowdhury was ambushed and stabbed on 14 May, two days after publishing an article about a clash between rival gangs.
Chilean reporter dies from gunshot injury sustained during May Day march
“The Chilean government must respond to this tragedy by stepping up protection for Chile’s journalists, who are working in an increasingly dangerous environment” – RSF.