Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Hong Kong: RSF representative detained and deported on attempt to monitor Jimmy Lai’s national security trial
This is the first time any RSF representative has been denied entry or held at the Hong Kong airport.
Jordan: Reporters covering protests against Gaza war increasingly harassed
The arrests of journalists covering the protests are one of the latest symptoms of the mounting pressure on reporters throughout the region.
Maduro sinks even lower, censoring German broadcaster in Venezuela
“Deutsche Welle” (DW) joined the long list of international and national media that the Venezuelan government has censored in the past ten years
“Al Jazeera” to be banned soon in Israel in unprecedented censorship after months of persecution
Israel is using every possible method to try to silence “Al Jazeera” for its coverage of the reality of the fate of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza since 7 October.
“Iran International” journalist stabbed in London
“Iranian journalists working in London have long lived under the shadow of a potential attack, but for this to happen in a residential street in broad daylight is deeply shocking” – RSF
Russia: Six reporters arrested in a span of a few hours
One arrested journalist, Konstantin Zharov, was beaten by police and threatened with sexual violence. Accused of “disobeying the police,” he is facing a possible fine and up to 15 days in detention.
Media council made up of government allies
With the majority of Somalia’s newly appointed media council made up of allies, the body is highly susceptible to government and political interference.
Electronic bill set to criminalise journalism
Just two lines in the proposed electronic communications bill can change the fate of journalists in the Ivory Coast.