As the leader and spokesman for Reporters Without Borders, he rescued some, sought refuge for others and lobbied for pluralism in the press.
Tag: Freedom of the Press
A Reporter’s Work Helped Topple Presidents. Now He Is Being Investigated.
Press freedom groups say the investigation of Gustavo Gorriti, a noted Peruvian journalist, is politically motivated and part of a growing campaign against the news media.
Arrest Threatens Nepal’s Standing as Bastion of Free Speech
A media executive was arrested after his company published critical reports about a powerful government minister.
Israel’s Shutdown of Al Jazeera Highlights Long-Running Tensions
The network will keep covering the war in Gaza, but it will be harder for Israelis to watch. Israel calls the network a security threat, while Al Jazeera says Israel wants to conceal its brutality.
Record Number of Writers Were Jailed Globally in 2023, PEN America Says
For the first time, China has more than 100 incarcerated writers, and Israel and Russia entered the list of the 10 countries with the most imprisoned writers.
Australian Journalist Says She Was Pushed Out of India
Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh separatist movement. Indian officials disputed her account.
Court in Russia Rejects Evan Gershkovich’s Appeal Against Detention
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has been held for more than a year, awaiting trial on spying charges that he, his publisher and the United States vehemently reject.
Hong Kong Detains and Expels Journalism Advocate, Group Says
A representative of Reporters Without Borders was attempting to monitor the national security trial of a media tycoon, Jimmy Lai.
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Shut Down Al Jazeera in Israel
The move came after Israeli lawmakers passed a new law that allows the government to temporarily shutter foreign media outlets deemed to be a risk to national security.
Assange Extradition On Hold Until U.S. Gives More Assurances
British judges asked the United States, which wants to try the WikiLeaks founder on espionage charges, for more guarantees about his treatment.