RSF
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
We fight for #PressFreedom all over the world.
We fight for #PressFreedom all over the world.
#UK: The Government's response to an enquiry into transnational repression lacks a clear plan of action for engagement with those targeted by TNR. RSF has joined the Tackling Transnational Repression in the UK Working Group in writing to the Home Secretary asking for more robust action.
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#UK: The Government's response to an enquiry into transnational repression lacks a clear plan of action for engagement with those targeted by TNR. RSF has joined the Tackling Transnational Repression in the UK Working Group in writing to the Home Secretary asking for more robust action.
#Czechia: RSF calls on the ODS party to publicly condemn the serious threats one of its members made against 2 journalists. He first targeted Bretislav Turecek, who had given a talk on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, then went after Vojtech Berger, who wrote about the threats against Turecek.
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#Czechia: RSF calls on the ODS party to publicly condemn the serious threats one of its members made against 2 journalists. He first targeted Bretislav Turecek, who had given a talk on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, then went after Vojtech Berger, who wrote about the threats against Turecek.
#Belarus: RSF condemns the sentencing of Siarhei Chabotska, founder of the independent website s13.ru, to three and a half years in prison for “extremism” and “defamation of the president.” He is among 31 media professionals imprisoned because of their work. RSF calls for their immediate release.
November 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
#Moldova: RSF condemns the death threats against journalist Mariana Rata following her show featuring pro-Russian "Our Party" MP Renato Usatîi. The extremely violent statements made on Facebook are unacceptable. RSF urges the authorities to launch an immediate investigation into the author.
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#Moldova: RSF condemns the death threats against journalist Mariana Rata following her show featuring pro-Russian "Our Party" MP Renato Usatîi. The extremely violent statements made on Facebook are unacceptable. RSF urges the authorities to launch an immediate investigation into the author.
RSF deplores the announced closure of All About Macau, one of the last independent media outlets in this special administrative region of China, following threats of legal action by the authorities. With its disappearance, press freedom in #Macau sadly edges closer to the situation in the rest of 🇨🇳.
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
RSF deplores the announced closure of All About Macau, one of the last independent media outlets in this special administrative region of China, following threats of legal action by the authorities. With its disappearance, press freedom in #Macau sadly edges closer to the situation in the rest of 🇨🇳.
#Ukraine: Journalist Daryna Trunova of the Ukrainian TV channel 24 has been the target of numerous online insults and threats after doing her job by reporting the death of a man mobilised in the army. RSF condemns these hateful attacks and calls for the journalist's protection.
October 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
#Ukraine: Journalist Daryna Trunova of the Ukrainian TV channel 24 has been the target of numerous online insults and threats after doing her job by reporting the death of a man mobilised in the army. RSF condemns these hateful attacks and calls for the journalist's protection.
#Guinea: RSF spoke on 29 Oct. before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights about the alarming situation of press freedom. 6 media outlets banned, Habib Marouane Camara still missing, the father of an exiled journalist kidnapped... RSF calls for an urgent response from the government.
October 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#Guinea: RSF spoke on 29 Oct. before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights about the alarming situation of press freedom. 6 media outlets banned, Habib Marouane Camara still missing, the father of an exiled journalist kidnapped... RSF calls for an urgent response from the government.
#Moldova: RSF condemns the cyberbullying campaign against Radio Moldova Comrat journalist Elena Celac, who was targeted after questioning an elected official about his accusations against opponents. The authorities must act to protect the journalist by punishing those responsible for these attacks.
October 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
#Moldova: RSF condemns the cyberbullying campaign against Radio Moldova Comrat journalist Elena Celac, who was targeted after questioning an elected official about his accusations against opponents. The authorities must act to protect the journalist by punishing those responsible for these attacks.
#Italy: last night, a bomb exploded under journalist Sigfrido Ranucci’s car, thankfully causing no injuries. RSF firmly condemns this attack — one of the most serious against an 🇮🇹 reporter in recent years — and calls on the authorities to protect Ranucci and bring those responsible to justice.
October 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
#Italy: last night, a bomb exploded under journalist Sigfrido Ranucci’s car, thankfully causing no injuries. RSF firmly condemns this attack — one of the most serious against an 🇮🇹 reporter in recent years — and calls on the authorities to protect Ranucci and bring those responsible to justice.
#Malta: on the 8th anniversary of the assassination of journalist #DaphneCaruanaGalizia, RSF calls for all those responsible — including the mastermind — to be convicted, and for a national action plan on media freedom and safety of journalists to be set up. 👇
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October 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
#Malta: on the 8th anniversary of the assassination of journalist #DaphneCaruanaGalizia, RSF calls for all those responsible — including the mastermind — to be convicted, and for a national action plan on media freedom and safety of journalists to be set up. 👇
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#Bangladesh: Ekhon TV journalists Hossain Jihad and Pervez Rahman, who were reporting on a murder in Jungle Salimpur, were brutally attacked on 5 October. Their equipment was damaged and their belongings stolen. RSF calls for a swift investigation and for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
October 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
#Bangladesh: Ekhon TV journalists Hossain Jihad and Pervez Rahman, who were reporting on a murder in Jungle Salimpur, were brutally attacked on 5 October. Their equipment was damaged and their belongings stolen. RSF calls for a swift investigation and for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
#Ukraine: RSF was at the #DonbassMediaForum in Kyiv to present its EU-supported project to support journalism in 🇺🇦. Alongside the media outlet Slidstvo.info and freed reporter Dmytro Khyliuk, RSF also reaffirmed its determination to secure the release of the 26 journalists 🇺🇦 detained by #Russia.
October 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
#Ukraine: RSF was at the #DonbassMediaForum in Kyiv to present its EU-supported project to support journalism in 🇺🇦. Alongside the media outlet Slidstvo.info and freed reporter Dmytro Khyliuk, RSF also reaffirmed its determination to secure the release of the 26 journalists 🇺🇦 detained by #Russia.
RSF welcomes a new resolution adopted by European Parliament calling for the release of #Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, who was kidnapped by Chinese agents in Thailand 10 years ago. #China must be pressured to release Gui Minhai. #FreeGuiMinhai
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October 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
RSF welcomes a new resolution adopted by European Parliament calling for the release of #Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, who was kidnapped by Chinese agents in Thailand 10 years ago. #China must be pressured to release Gui Minhai. #FreeGuiMinhai
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#Belarus: 33 journalists are detained due to the crackdown on reliable reporting. To honour their role in countering propaganda, RSF projected their portraits at the #French National Assembly, alongside @fpetit.bsky.social & Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaïa.
These journalists need parliament's support.
These journalists need parliament's support.
October 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#Belarus: 33 journalists are detained due to the crackdown on reliable reporting. To honour their role in countering propaganda, RSF projected their portraits at the #French National Assembly, alongside @fpetit.bsky.social & Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaïa.
These journalists need parliament's support.
These journalists need parliament's support.
#Russia: RSF condemns the arrest of journalist Svetlana Khustik in Krasnoyarsk, charged with spreading "fake news" due to an interview published in May 2023. She faces up to 10 years in prison. RSF calls for her immediate release & the liberation of the 48 other journalists imprisoned in 🇷🇺.
October 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#Russia: RSF condemns the arrest of journalist Svetlana Khustik in Krasnoyarsk, charged with spreading "fake news" due to an interview published in May 2023. She faces up to 10 years in prison. RSF calls for her immediate release & the liberation of the 48 other journalists imprisoned in 🇷🇺.
#USA: RSF and @pressfreedom.bsky.social teamed up today outside FCC headquarters — the broadcast regulator — to send a message to its chair Brendan Carr in response to his threats against the media, which resulted in comedian Jimmy Kimmel being taken off the air:
Take politics out of the FCC.
Take politics out of the FCC.
September 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#USA: RSF and @pressfreedom.bsky.social teamed up today outside FCC headquarters — the broadcast regulator — to send a message to its chair Brendan Carr in response to his threats against the media, which resulted in comedian Jimmy Kimmel being taken off the air:
Take politics out of the FCC.
Take politics out of the FCC.
#Guinea-Bissau: The Supreme Court barred journalists from Capital FM, Galaxia de Pindjiguiti, and Voz de Quelélé from attending its Sept 25 press conference, without explanation. RSF condemns this obstruction and urges the Chief Justice to respect the right to information.
September 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#Guinea-Bissau: The Supreme Court barred journalists from Capital FM, Galaxia de Pindjiguiti, and Voz de Quelélé from attending its Sept 25 press conference, without explanation. RSF condemns this obstruction and urges the Chief Justice to respect the right to information.
#Ukraine: A recently tabled bill — no°14057 — could introduce prior censorship and place undue burden on the media. RSF calls for the bill to be scrapped and replaced with measures that do not harm press freedom.
September 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#Ukraine: A recently tabled bill — no°14057 — could introduce prior censorship and place undue burden on the media. RSF calls for the bill to be scrapped and replaced with measures that do not harm press freedom.
#Azerbaijan: Yesterday, out of nowhere, detained Abzas Media journalists Sevinj Vagifgizi, Nargiz Absalamova & Elnara Gasimova were suddenly transferred to a prison located several hours away from the capital and their relatives. RSF condemns this extra punitive measure and calls for their release.
September 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#Azerbaijan: Yesterday, out of nowhere, detained Abzas Media journalists Sevinj Vagifgizi, Nargiz Absalamova & Elnara Gasimova were suddenly transferred to a prison located several hours away from the capital and their relatives. RSF condemns this extra punitive measure and calls for their release.
#Azerbaijan: Placed under an arrest warrant for “public calls to action against the state,” the editor-in-chief of the newspaper Azadlig, Ganimat Zahid — exiled in #France — has been summoned to a hearing on 10 Oct. in his homeland. RSF condemns the Baku regime's oppressive legal harassment.
September 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#Azerbaijan: Placed under an arrest warrant for “public calls to action against the state,” the editor-in-chief of the newspaper Azadlig, Ganimat Zahid — exiled in #France — has been summoned to a hearing on 10 Oct. in his homeland. RSF condemns the Baku regime's oppressive legal harassment.
#Netherlands: RSF condemns the assault of at least 7 journalists in The Hague on 20/9. They were injured while covering a protest against asylum policies. The perpetrators must be prosecuted and the 🇳🇱 reporters must be able to work without fearing for their safety.
September 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
#Netherlands: RSF condemns the assault of at least 7 journalists in The Hague on 20/9. They were injured while covering a protest against asylum policies. The perpetrators must be prosecuted and the 🇳🇱 reporters must be able to work without fearing for their safety.
#Guatemala: Today, RSF and its partners submitted a petition to the Court of Justice & organised a peaceful march at the Civic Centre in Guatemala City to demand the immediate release of #JoseRubénZamora, the founder of the newspaper elPeriódico, who returned to prison 6 months ago.
September 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#Guatemala: Today, RSF and its partners submitted a petition to the Court of Justice & organised a peaceful march at the Civic Centre in Guatemala City to demand the immediate release of #JoseRubénZamora, the founder of the newspaper elPeriódico, who returned to prison 6 months ago.
#Ukraine: 25 years ago, Georgiy Gongadze, founder of media outlet Ukrayinska Pravda, was abducted in Kyiv and later found murdered. RSF pays tribute to the journalist and calls for justice to be done — the masterminds of the crime remain at large.
September 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
#Ukraine: 25 years ago, Georgiy Gongadze, founder of media outlet Ukrayinska Pravda, was abducted in Kyiv and later found murdered. RSF pays tribute to the journalist and calls for justice to be done — the masterminds of the crime remain at large.
#Belarus: after the release (and expulsion) of 9 media workers last Thursday, journalist Ihar Ilyash has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for "discrediting" and "promoting extremist activities." We condemn this sham trial and demand the release of Ilyash & the 32 other journos behind bars.
September 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#Belarus: after the release (and expulsion) of 9 media workers last Thursday, journalist Ihar Ilyash has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for "discrediting" and "promoting extremist activities." We condemn this sham trial and demand the release of Ilyash & the 32 other journos behind bars.