Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
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.
Home of DRC journalist burnt down by armed group
Journalist Prince Syaghendera was forced to go into hiding after an armed group he had reported on torched his house.
Press freedom under threat in military ruled Guinea
Weeks after the military takeover of Guinea, soldiers shoot their way into private media outlet “Djoma Média”, owned by ally of deposed President Alpha Condé, on the pretext of searching for missing state-owned vehicles.