Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Jordan’s cybercrime law is a tool for repressing journalists
“The four convictions already handed down illustrate the climate of fear that the kingdom is trying to instill in the profession.” — RSF
X blocked in Brazil: When a social media platform opposes the rule of law
Given social media’s role in the spread of disinformation, no democracy can afford to allow these platforms to shirk their legal obligations.
Nigeria’s amended Cybercrime Act threatens investigative journalism
Eight journalists have been arrested, prosecuted or arrested since the amendment of Article 24 of the Cybercrimes Act.
Targeted and discredited: Palestinian journalists suffer double punishment in Gaza
“The targeted killing of ‘Al Jazeera’ correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul is one of the most shocking examples of impunity we have witnessed in the war in Gaza.”
Nineteen journalists forcibly disappeared in last ten years
According to RSF, 32 journalists have gone missing in the last decade; 19 of these were the victims of enforced disappearance by state agents.
Journalist Chernoh Alpha Bah forced to remain in exile
Sierra Leonean journalist Chernoh Alpha Bah has faced an onslaught of online harassment and death threats over the last 4 years.
Authorities must urgently protect reporters from escalation in violence in Ecuador
Since the end of July, RSF has recorded at least six cases of attacks on journalists investigating the corruption surrounding the security crisis linked to the rise of organized crime in the country.
Colombia’s president to create direct communication channel with RSF and FLIP on cases of violence against journalists
“It is very positive that President Petro is directly involving his office in addressing serious attacks against media professionals. This will allow the state to respond quickly to save lives and will send a clear message to assailants across the country about the fight against impunity for violence against journalists.”