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Evan Gershkovich prisoner swap was great news but it sets a worrying precedent for future hostage taking

Reporters Without Borders has welcomed the release of hostages by Russia, including Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal and Alsu Kurmasheva of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. But it has stressed that: “Neither should have spent a single day in a Russian prison for doing their job … we emphasise…

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024

Reporters Without Borders accuses French billionaire-linked firm of ‘vast campaign to discredit’ it

Paris-based media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders has alleged that a PR firm linked to conservative French businessman Vincent Bolloré is leading a “vast disinformation campaign” to “discredit” it. 

Newslaundry · Jul 5, 2024

Overhaul laws, protect sources: 10 recommendations by RSF, 3 Indian organisations for NDA govt

Reporters Without Borders, the Network of Women in Media, India, Free Speech Collective, and  the Internet Freedom Foundation, have “10 urgent recommendations” for the NDA government to protect journalists, guarantee media independence, amend laws that restrict the right to information, and safeguard access to the Internet and digital media.

Newslaundry · Jul 1, 2024

Concerns grow for Chinese citizen journalist after supposed jail release

Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024

India’s press freedom has rapidly declined in recent years: Data

India's press freedom ranking improves to 159 in 2024, but still lags behind many countries, according to Reporters Without Borders.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Students, Activists, Entertainers: Minecraft's Global Appeal

Since the first version of Minecraft was released to the public 15 years ago, the block-based world-building game has become a global phenomenon.

International Business Times · May 14, 2024

A 13-year Fight For Justice In Philippine Activist's Murder

When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his family and friends believed there was enough damning evidence to convict the alleged mastermind.

International Business Times · May 14, 2024

Legal loopholes are undermining press freedom in France, report warns

This year’s World Press Freedom index puts France in 21st place out of 180 countries – a slight improvement on 2023. But a report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warns that the right to information continues to be threatened by a legislative loophole that gives authorities the power to prosecute…

Radio France Internationale · May 3, 2024

World Press Freedom Day: Gazan journalists in the line of fire

More than six months after the start of Israel's devastating offensive in response to the October 7 attacks, Palestinian journalists in Gaza continue to pay a heavy price. According to the NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF), more than 100 have been killed, with at least 20 slain in the line…

France 24 · May 3, 2024

World Press Freedom Index: India’s improved ranking and the Palestine puzzle

India ranked 159, two spots higher than last year, in the 2024 edition of the Press Freedom Index, published annually by Reporters Without Borders. It’s behind Turkey, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which are ranked at positions 158, 152, and 150, respectively.

Newslaundry · May 3, 2024