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French court strikes down watchdog's decision over Russian TV channels

France's top administrative court ordered the country's broadcasting authority on Friday to review its decision over the distribution of three Russian TV channels by satellite operator Eutelsat, in a win for Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

Reuters · Dec 9, 2022

‘They silenced her’: The fight for justice for Shireen Abu Akleh

Family members, colleagues and lawyers explain why they are pursuing justice for the veteran journalist.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2022

Khabar Lahariya co-founder among 15 journalists, media outlets nominated for RSF awards

Khabar Lahariya co-founder Kavita Devi is among 15 journalists and media outlets that have been shortlisted for the 30th annual Press Freedom Prize, which Reporters Without Borders, or RSF, awards in three categories – journalistic courage, impact and independence.

Newslaundry · Nov 16, 2022

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Media vs meddling: Dissecting the new 'European Media Freedom Act'

Where do you get your news and how independent do you think it is? The age of everybody reading a newspaper is long gone, but consumption of news media is high and has a big impact on us and our societies. Reporters without Borders recently documented how social and political…

France 24 · Nov 4, 2022

Almost 12,500 people arrested in Iran protest crackdown, says rights group

Families struggle to contact relatives as opposition calls for movement to focus on plight of thousands in jail

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

Reporting on the State

Press freedom is a pressing concern across the world today. There is hardly a country where state or non-state actors have not made attempts to shackle the media. In many countries, journalists have been attacked and even killed. According to the media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, at least 44 news…

Newslaundry · Oct 8, 2022

India journalist Siddique Kappan gets bail after nearly two years

Siddique Kappan was arrested in October 2020 when he was on his way to report gang rape and death of a Dalit teenager.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2022

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Russian troops 'executed' photographer in Ukraine, press group says

Ukrainian photographer Maksim Levin was "executed in cold blood" alongside his friend Oleksiy Chernyshov by Russian forces north of Kyiv on March 13, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said in a 16-page report on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Ukrainian journalist ‘coldly executed’ by Russian forces: Report

Reporters Without Borders says evidence suggests Maks Levin was killed by bullets fired at close range.

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2022

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Press group: Ukraine journalist, soldier 'coldly executed'

The press freedom group Reporters Without Borders says it believes that a Ukrainian photojournalist and a soldier who was accompanying him were “coldly executed” in Russian-occupied woodlands in the first weeks of Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Andrew Olle lecture: Without stronger press freedoms and protections for public-interest journalism, democracy is at risk

Australians will only rely upon the mainstream media as an essential part of our civic and democratic life if they can trust we are able to expose the spin and lies and misinformation, and deliver the facts and truth, writes Ita Buttrose.

ABC News · Jun 17, 2022

Dom Phillips: editors around world urge Bolsonaro to do more to find missing journalist

Media organisations call on Brazil’s president to step up efforts to find Phillips and Indigenous advocate Bruno Pereira

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022

The world reacts to the killing of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh

Killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces triggers outpouring of condemnation and condolences.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022

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WEKU · May 10, 2022

3 journalists have been killed over 3 days in Mexico

In 2021, seven reporters were killed in Mexico, making it the most dangerous country for journalists, according to data compiled by Reporters Without Borders.

The Hindu · May 5, 2022

Data | India’s press freedom ranking slips to 150, its lowest ever

In the 2022 edition of the Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, India ranked at the 150th position, eight positions lower than last year

The Hindu · May 5, 2022

India’s position on the World Press Freedom Index

On what indicators are countries ranked in the index? Which countries have improved their ranking?

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Australia lags behind New Zealand, Taiwan and Timor-Leste on World Press Freedom Index

Reporters Without Borders describes press freedom in Australia as "fragile", citing a high concentration of media ownership and growing political threats.

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Newslaundry · May 4, 2022

'Well done, Modi!': How newspapers reported on, or skipped, India's rank in press freedom index

Yesterday was World Press Freedom Day. Among the flurry of reports on how journalists are often attacked, threatened and killed for their work, Reporters Without Borders released its annual World Press Freedom Index for 2022.

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022

Record 28 countries rated ‘very bad’ in press freedom index

Myanmar and Hong Kong among worst performers while UK ranked 24th and US 42nd

Newslaundry · May 3, 2022

Daily Dose Ep 1036: Curfew after Jodhpur violence, India ranks 150 in World Press Freedom Index

Tanishka Sodhi brings you the news from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Russia and Reporters Without Borders.

Radio France Internationale · May 3, 2022

Proliferation of fake news fuelling divisions, global tensions: RSF

Unregulated online content has spread disinformation and propaganda that have amplified political divisions worldwide, fanned international tensions and even contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders.

Newslaundry · May 3, 2022

World Press Freedom Index 2022: India's rank falls from 142 to 150, press freedom is 'in crisis'

India is ranked 150 out of 180 countries when it comes to freedom of the press, according to the 2022 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022

UN condemns Mali’s ban on French media

Mali’s military leaders have accused two broadcasters of airing false allegations about reports of rights violations.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2022

Media rights body helps RFI, France 24 bypass Mali internet ban

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders has announced the creation of "mirror" websites that allow RFI and France 24 to remain available online in Mali despite a ruling junta ban on the French broadcasters.

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