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RSF Launches The Propaganda Monitor, An Investigative Project On The Geopolitics Of Propaganda
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 2:14 pm | Reporters Without Borders
The Propaganda Monitor is an initiative led by RSF to inform the public about the mechanisms behind propaganda and disinformation and combat these underlying factors. The project is fed by exclusive contributions from international experts. More >>
How Russia Used A Fake Video About RSF As War Propaganda
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 6:38 pm | Reporters Without Borders
RSF exposes the inner workings of a disinformation campaign designed to justify President Vladimir Putin's war narrative. More >>
RSF Press Freedom Awards 2024
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 9:10 am | Reporters Without Borders
For the past 30 years, the RSF Press Freedom Awards has honored journalists and media outlets whose work has made an exceptional contribution to the defense or promotion of press freedom across the world. More >>
American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison After Sham Trial
Saturday, 20 July 2024, 5:39 am | Reporters Without Borders
The journalist's conviction comes after nearly 16 months in Moscow's Lefortovo Prison following his arrest on trumped-up espionage charges on March 29, 2023. More >>
Reporters Without Borders Appoints Thibaut Bruttin As Director General
Friday, 12 July 2024, 2:21 pm | Reporters Without Borders
Thibaut Bruttin, 37, has held various positions since joining Reporters Without Borders in 2014, including Deputy Director General since 2021. In March, Bruttin acted as Interim General Manager alongside Elodie Truchon, Director of Resources and Development. More >>
Assange Reaches Plea Deal
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 3:58 pm | Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is still reviewing the details of the case, but this development represents a historic victory for press freedom and the right to information. More >>
Christophe Deloire, Director General Of Reporters Without Borders, Died On Saturday, 8 June At The Age Of 53
Sunday, 9 June 2024, 1:10 pm | Reporters Without Borders
The team at Reporters Without Borders’ international secretariat, its offices and sections, and their boards of directors, are deeply saddened to announce the death of Christophe Deloire, secretary-general of Reporters Without Borders International ... More >>
Rising Death Toll: 100 Journalists Killed In Gaza Since October 7th
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 6:39 pm | Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has recorded at least 100 journalists killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In total, 107 journalists have been killed in the conflict, including four in Israel and three in Lebanon. RSF salutes the courageous work of ... More >>
One Year Into The Biden Administration, RSF Calls For Redoubled White House Commitment To Improving Press Freedom
Friday, 21 January 2022, 6:52 am | Reporters Without Borders
A full year after President Biden was sworn into office, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) expresses serious concern over the state of press freedom in the United States, and urges the White House and 117th Congress to redouble efforts to ensure the safety ... More >>
As Austin Tice Spends His 40th Birthday In Captivity,RSF Reaffirms Its Commitment To His Safe Return
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 5:36 am | Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for the safe release and return of American journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped near the Syrian capital of Damascus on August 14, 2012 while reporting on the country’s civil war. Austin, who will turn ... More >>
Lawmakers And White House Signal Support For Press Freedom In Washington
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 7:16 am | Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes President Joseph R. Biden’s recent comment , during the first, major foreign policy speech of his administration, that “a free press is essential to the health of democracy.” RSF also applauds the introduction ... More >>
On Inauguration Day, RSF Urges Biden-Harris Administration To Support The #PressFreedomPact
Thursday, 21 January 2021, 6:47 am | Reporters Without Borders
As President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take office on January 20, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on them to take immediate leadership on press freedom by signing the Press Freedom Pact. Members of Congress are also urged to sign the ... More >>
Ahead Of Inauguration Day, RSF Gravely Concerned For Media Safety
Thursday, 14 January 2021, 7:39 am | Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is gravely concerned for the safety of journalists in the U.S. ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 in Washington D.C. Amid growing reports that further violence and armed protests could take place ... More >>
Forum On Information And Democracy: 250 Recommendations On How To Stop 'Infodemics'
Friday, 13 November 2020, 8:23 am | Reporters Without Borders
As false or manipulated information continues to proliferate online during the Covid-19 epidemic, the Forum on Information and Democracy is publishing a report entitled "How to End Infodemics." Based on more than 100 contributions from international ... More >>
RSF Calls On President-elect Biden To Take An Immediate Stand For Press Freedom
Sunday, 8 November 2020, 2:51 pm | Reporters Without Borders
With Joseph Biden now projected to win the US presidential race, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the President-elect to act immediately to begin to reverse the extensive damage done to the US’ press freedom record during Donald Trump’s ... More >>
Julian Assange’s Extradition Hearing Marred By Barriers To Open Justice
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 8:23 am | Reporters Without Borders
After monitoring four weeks of evidence in the US extradition proceedings against Wikileaks publisher Julian Assange, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reiterates concern regarding the targeting of Assange for his contributions to journalism, and calls ... More >>
RSF Launches ‘50-day Clock’ And Petition Calling For Press Freedom Improvements Ahead Of G20 Summit
Saturday, 3 October 2020, 8:32 am | Reporters Without Borders
On the second anniversary of the assassination of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi, and with 50 days left until the November 2020 G20 summit in Riyadh, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has launched a ‘50-day clock’ and petition urging G20 capitals ... More >>
RSF Launches #PressFreedomPact Ahead Of November Elections
Wednesday, 30 September 2020, 8:19 am | Reporters Without Borders
As the first 2020 presidential debate opens in the United States, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has launched the “#PressFreedomPact,” a campaign challenging candidates running for office in November’s elections to publicly commit to upholding the ... More >>
Journalist Facing Criminal Charges For Reporting On Homeless Encampment In Oregon
Wednesday, 30 September 2020, 8:11 am | Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the authorities to drop all charges against a journalist who was arrested while covering evictions of homeless people from a park in Oregon, and urges officers to respect journalists’ First Amendment right ... More >>
Assange's Hearing: Latest Observations From Court
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 7:57 am | Reporters Without Borders
Despite severe restrictions on observers, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is the only NGO that has gained access to the hearing, and we’ve managed to monitor proceedings on most days. We will continue to do so whenever possible. Yesterday I was in court ... More >>