Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Reporter dies under interrogation in Myanmar’s escalating terror
Freelance photographer Soe Naing, who was arrested on 10 December while covering a silent protest in Myanmar, was declared dead today.
Mauritius tightens screws on broadcast media
The parliament of Mauritius passes controversial law that doubles the licensing cost for broadcasters, while shortening the validity of the license.
UK High Court’s decision opens door for Julian Assange’s extradition to the US
“We condemn today’s decision, which will prove historic for all the wrong reasons. We fully believe that Julian Assange has been targeted for his contributions to journalism, and we defend this case because of its dangerous implications for the future of journalism and press freedom around the world” – RSF
Israel must end its arbitrary travel bans on Palestinian journalists
Travel bans prevent dozens of Palestinian journalists from leaving the West Bank and Gaza Strip in violation of their freedom of movement and free expression, say rights groups.
Rwandan YouTuber sentenced to 7 years in prison
The 7-year jail sentence and 4,280 Euro fine slapped on YouTuber Dieudonné Niyonsenga by Rwanda’s High Court has been described as ‘absurd” by RSF.
Somali journalist killed in suicide bombing
Radio Mogadishu director Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled was killed and Sharmarke Mohamed Warsame was seriously injured in a targeted suicide bomb attack.
RSF and AMDH draw up list of recommendations for Guinea authorities
Rights group RSF together with their local partner Media Alliance for Human Rights engage media stakeholders and government over deteriorating press freedoms in the post-coup era in Guinea.
Combined jail terms of five Vietnamese journalists total nearly 15 years
Court convicts “Bao Sach” journalists who published online reports on corruption in Vietnam.