Independence and pluralism

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges the international community to take action so that Cuban media professionals can safely work in their own country.

RSF is more convinced than ever of journalism’s vital role in maintaining democracy and will continue to defend the safety, independence, and plurality of journalism in the United States.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for Jose Rubén Zamora’s full release, and for reforms to combat the judicial corruption that currently threatens press freedom.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Cartooning for Peace announce the launch of an international press and digital campaign to celebrate the courage and creativity of editorial cartoonists while strengthening the fight for press freedom.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is relieved by Venezuela’s release in December of five journalists held for covering protests linked to last July’s presidential election but is concerned about the judicial restrictions placed on them.

Online media outlets in Chad have been banned from broadcasting audiovisual content since 4 December, at a time when the country is gearing up for elections. The decision has provoked an outcry from the media community.

Between threatening SLAPP suits, requesting hearings, and suspending advertising contracts, Safaricom is doing everything in its power to make the Nation Media group comply.

The upcoming EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels on 18 December will be the first high-level meeting of the new European Commission with the heads of state of Balkan countries.

RSF calls on the government to respect critical journalism and guarantee the right to diverse sources of information.