Myanmar enters the Global Impunity Index as a result of a military coup
The country now ranks among the world’s worst countries in terms of impunity in the killings of journalists.
The UN chief calls on governments to protect journalists by taking the necessary steps
The United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists aims to create a safe and free environment for all media workers.
An Irrawaddy news agency has been banned by the Myanmar junta following months of harassment
The Irrrawaddy, founded in 1993, is known for its breaking news coverage and investigative pieces.
According to the RSF investigation, the steel giant's shadow and the host's obliging behavior contributed to the closure of the Liberian news site
When questioned separately by RSF, none of the three hosts clarified the nature of the links between them.
As a result of disappearances of journalists in Mexico, RSF and Propuesta Cívica file complaints with the United Nations
In April, the two organisations presented a joint initiative for the reform of laws that negatively impact press freedom to the Mexican Senate.
In response to the crackdown on journalists in Iran, the RSF has activated nine UN mechanisms
Iran has become the biggest jailer of women journalists in the course of this crackdown.
Belarusian journalist Aliaksandr Lyubyanchuk sentenced to three years in prison
At least six other current and former Belsat TV journalists are behind bars; four are awaiting trial.
A group of masked men attacked freelance journalist Zoran Bozinovski in North Macedonia
Bozinovski said that the police started an investigation into the recent attack, but he has heard no updates on his case.
The Wire office and the homes of its editors are raided by Delhi police over retracted Meta reports
The searches were in relation to a police investigation into The Wire.
Police detain and beat journalist Christophe Katembo Muthahinga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Katembo said he was detained in a holding cell at the Beni military prosecutor’s office.
A Thai student publisher rejects a request from a Chinese businessman to shut down his publication
There have been concerns over China's growing influence in Thailand in recent years, from politics to trade.
Journalists in Hong Kong are on trial for "sedition"
The two journalists, who have been detained for the last 10 months, have pleaded not guilty and face up to two years in jail if convicted.
Reporter's death during protest to be investigated by Haitian police
Police Chief Frantz Elbé offered his condolences to the family and colleagues of Romelson Vilsaint.
The role of a media non-profit in supporting local newsrooms in hiring diverse voices
Through Report for the World, the newsroom has been able to hire journalists to cover caste, gender, and civil liberties issues.
Women journalists in Mexico are winning small victories against threats
Female journalists continue to report on corruption, politics and issues affecting women.
Complaint filed by RSF with UN regarding crackdown on Iranian journalists
RSF said female journalists "are among the leading victims of the Iranian patriarchal regime’s brutal response.”
Iran is denounced by the US over Journalist's Body
“The clerical state showed a fear of journalists even posthumously.”
Double bomb attack in Somalia kills a journalist and injures first responders
Somali police spokesperson Sadiq Dodishe said, “scores of people were killed in the attack.”
“Journalism must not be endangered by Twitter's new CEO's decisions”
The platform has become a crucial working tool for many journalists and media around the world.
Pakistani Journalist's Funeral Attends Thousands Amid Surging Political Tensions
The funeral was held amid allegations that his death stemmed from a crackdown on media in Pakistan.