Investigative news outlet 'barred' from Labour conference in 'alarming' move AN investigative news outlet has reportedly been blocked from attending the The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2024
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
Christophe Deloire, the head of media freedom group Reporters Without Borders, has died. He was 53 Christophe Deloire, the head of media freedom group Reporters Without Borders, or RSF, died Saturday The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2024
NewsClick case: After EU, RSF and Guernica 37 now urge US for sanctions against Delhi police officers Nearly two months after requesting the European Union to sanction four high-ranking officers of the Delhi police for “exactions” in the NewsClick case, advocacy groups Reporters Without Borders and Guernica 37 Chambers have called on the US government to do the same. Newslaundry · Jun 3, 2024
French NGO files case with ICC over journalists' deaths in Gaza French media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court over Palestinian journalists killed or injured in Gaza since December. Radio France Internationale · May 27, 2024
Media Watchdog Files ICC Case Over Journalists' Deaths In Gaza Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Monday it had filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court over Palestinian journalists killed or injured in Gaza. International Business Times · May 27, 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
Newslaundry · 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.
Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2024 Journalist loses foot after being badly wounded in Israeli attack in Gaza Gaza’s media office and Reporters Without Borders say there is evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack.
Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2024 Press freedom group says representative denied entry to Hong Kong Reporters Without Borders says advocacy officer detained for six hours before being deported.
France 24 · Mar 29, 2024 Deepfakes, censorship and media pressure ahead of Turkey's local elections Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not on the ballot, but he looms large over Sunday’s local elections in Turkey. If Erdogan's ruling party wins, many expect him to change the constitution to allow him to rule beyond his current term limit. Meanwhile, the fractured opposition is trying to retain…
Top News · Mar 28, 2024 Russian Authorities Detain Journalists In Crackdown On Dissent Reporters Without Borders highlights detention of journalists in Russia, raising concerns over press freedom and safety of media professionals.
Top News · Mar 19, 2024 Congolese Journalist Stanis Bujakera To Be Freed Soon Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera set to be released after serving six months in prison for spreading false information. International outcry over his a...
Newslaundry · Feb 13, 2024 122 deaths and counting: Despite ICC, ICJ cases, little hope for press freedom in Gaza The toll in Gaza continues to rise, and with it, the number of blue press vests and helmets on bodies. Never in this century have so many journalists and media professionals been killed during a conflict – over 122 have died in the region since October 7, according to UN…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024 'No answer': SNP MP hits out at UK Government's response to journalist deaths in Gaza SNP MP John Nicolson has hit out at the UK Culture and Media Secretary over her response to his question about the deaths of journalists covering…
Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2023 Journalists killed in line of duty declines despite Gaza death toll The media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says the number of journalists killed in the line of duty fell this year, even despite deaths of reporters covering the conflict in Gaza in the past two months.
WEKU · Dec 14, 2023 'Shameless': Reporters Without Borders rebukes X for claiming to support it X recently claimed to support the press advocacy group Reporters Without Borders — which in response called X "a haven for disinformation."
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023 Journalists’ deaths surge in Gaza but global 2023 toll drops, watchdog says Reporters Without Borders: Journalists paying ‘heavy price’ in Gaza, where 13 have been killed on the job this year.