Last night, RSF organised a tribute to Antoni Lallican, the #French photojournalist killed in October by a Russian drone in #Ukraine, alongside his relatives & colleagues in Paris. The 🇫🇷 & 🇺🇦 investigations into his death must bring those responsible to justice. rsf.org/en/he-was-ph...

#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.

#Myanmar: The junta has announced the media will be “authorised” to cover the general elections — widely condemned as fraudulent — scheduled for the end of the year. The military has been crushing journalists’ rights since its coup and this is yet another attempt to control news coverage.

#Türkiye: RSF urges the 🇹🇷 authorities to release Tele1 journalist Merdan Yanardag, detained for 10 days on charges of “espionage”. Prosecuted 4 times in 5 years, the Constitutional Court ruled his last detention as unjust & Tele1 has been targeted with fines... This legal harassment must stop!

RSF welcomes the rejection by a #Philippines court of the seizure of nearly $10,000 in the case of journalist #FrenchieMaeCumpio, highlighting the absence of evidence linking her to terrorist groups. We now call for the dismissal of the financing case and all other trumped-up charges against her.

#Afghanistan: Arrested for producing “anti-Taliban propaganda,” journalist Mahdi Ansary was forced to make a confession, which the Taliban broadcast online. RSF condemns this humiliation tactic and demands the immediate release of Ansary & the 6 other journalists imprisoned by the regime.

#India: Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub has received calls and texts with death threats against her and her father from an individual who knows their addresses. RSF demands the authorities guarantee her protection and open an investigation to identify the perpetrator and bring them to justice.

#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.

#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.

#USA: RSF is alarmed by the suspension of #RadioFreeAsia programmes and the planned dismissal of its staff this week, following a decision by D. Trump. The closure of RFA will deprive millions of people of a unique source of free information – an invaluable gift to authoritarian regimes in Asia.

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 🇨🇳.

#Pakistan: Journalist Matiullah Jan faces charges of terrorism and drug trafficking in a fabricated case stemming from his investigation into the crackdown on a protest in 2024. RSF calls for the immediate withdrawal of these false charges aimed at silencing him.

#China: It has been two years since Minnie Chan, a defence reporter at the #SCMP, disappeared during a trip to Beijing after covering a military conference. As the general indifference surrounding her case raises fears of state repression, RSF urges the Chinese regime to disclose her whereabouts.

#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.

Ukraine: Journalist Ibrahim Naber and cameraman Viktor Lysenko, from the WELT channel, and their local producer Ivan Zakharenko were injured on 13 October during a Russian drone attack in the Dnipro region. They were all wearing equipment marked ‘PRESS’. RSF condemns the increase in such attacks.

The fact-checking conference “Unveil the Truth” kicks off Nov 7–8 in Chișinău 🇲🇩, co-organised by @mythdetector.com, RSF, @akademie.dw.com, french MFA, CFI & others. Experts from 13 countries will address disinfo, FIMI & digital threats to democracy. Full info & registration👇 www.unveilthetruth.org

#Serbia: at least 89 attacks on journalists - a record - have been registered by RSF in 1 year of anti-government protests, sparked by the deadly collapse of a railway station. Through the Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia, we will provide reporters with protective equipment.

#Bangladesh: journalist Monjurul Alam Panna has been arbitrarily detained on a spurious pretext under the anti-terrorism law since 29 August. RSF calls for his unconditional release and withdrawal of the absurd charges against him.

#Egypt: RSF condemns the arbitrary detention of Ismail Alexandrani, a journalist held for the past month after previously serving a seven-year jail term. Is the director-general of @unesco.org, former Egyptian government minister Khaled El-Enany, aware of his mandate to defend press freedom?

#Timor-Leste: As the country prepares to become the 11th member of the #ASEAN, RSF issues recommendations to the authorities to strengthen the media environment and consolidate 🇹🇱’s role as a model of press freedom in Southeast Asia, a region where it remains seriously threatened.

#SriLanka: photojournalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan has been the target of a renewed campaign of intimidation and smears by the Sri Lankan authorities since August. RSF calls on the 🇱🇰 authorities to put a definitive end to this unacceptable harassment.

#Ukraine: Yana Suvorova, administrator of the Telegram channel Melitopol is Ukraine, was sentenced by #Russia in an unfair trial on 23 October to 14 years in prison for ‘terrorism’ and ‘espionage’ for simply doing her job as a journalist. Detained since 2023, she must be released immediately.

#Ukraine: RSF condemns the Russian drone attack on 23 October in the eastern city of Kramatorsk that killed Ukrainian reporters Alyona Hramova and Yevhen Karmazin and injured their colleague, Oleksandr Kolychev. Journalists are not targets and must be protected. rsf.org/en/rsf-conde...

Examining the right to information in the #Sahel and promoting reliable information by combating disinformation – these are the main points on the agenda of the regional conference to which RSF is inviting media actors and government officials, starting on 27 October in Dakar.

#Gaza under Israeli media blockade: RSF calls on the Israeli government to open Gaza's borders to journalists immediately and without conditions. The new delay is totally unjustifiable.

RSF condemns the unjust and continued violence of federal officers towards journalists covering the No Kings protest in Los Angeles. We call on the LA mayor and city council to hold the Chief of Police accountable for the stifling of press freedoms and the blatant violation of the First Amendment.

#Paraguay: At least 4 journalists have been attacked in the past 3 months. RSF warns of rising violence and urges the immediate approval of the law to protect journalists. rsf.org/en/paraguay-...

#Türkiye: RSF urges the Turkish authorities to acquit the four journalists who are due to appear in court on 24 October for covering the mass protests in Istanbul in March 2025. This use of the justice system to intimidate journalists must stop!

#Belarus #Georgia: RSF welcomes the @europarl.europa.eu's decision to award the 2025 Sakharov Prize to Andrzej Poczobut, Belarusian reporter, & Mzia Amaghlobeli, Georgian journalist, who have been arbitrarily detained since 2021 & 2025 respectively simply for doing their job. They must be released.

#Philippines: RSF calls on the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the killing of radio journalist Noel Bellen Samar, who died after being shot yesterday. The investigation must determine whether he was targeted because of his journalistic work — a recurring motive in the country.

#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.

RSF condemns the online hate campaign targeting the Walkley Foundation journalism award, following the nomination of cartoonist @badiucao.bsky.social. Badiucao, who has collaborated with RSF, has been the target of repeated attacks for years due to his drawings critical of the Chinese regime🇨🇳.

#Gaza under media blockade: RSF joins the Jerusalem Foreign Press Association’s petition to the Israeli Supreme Court for the Gaza Strip to be opened to journalists, who have been denied independent access since October 2023. Hearing scheduled for 23 October.

#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.

#Ecuador: RSF condemns the escalation of attacks on journalists during the recent national strike — including a shooting that left reporter Edison Muenala seriously injured. We call for an immediate investigation into these crimes and effective protection measures for journalists.

#Brazil: During the Pre-COP in Brasília, RSF and its partners brought together journalists, authorities and professional experts to discuss climate coverage and the essential role of the press. Strengthening journalism means strengthening climate action. #COP30

#China: Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard's state visit to 🇨🇳 coincides with the 10th anniversary of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai’s abduction, and RSF is urging her to secure his release. Any refusal from the Chinese regime must carry serious political consequences.

#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. 👇 cpj.org/2025/10/call...

#Palestine: On 13 October, #Israel released journalists Alaa al-Sarraj, Emad Zakaria Badr al-Ifranji and Shady Abu Sedo — but 21 journalists remain arbitrarily detained, including 16 Palestinians arrested in the past two years. They must all be released immediately.

#Russia: Since 2022, nearly 70 journalists have been arrested or convicted in absentia. This harsh judicial tactic criminalises journalists’ return to the country, threatens their families and instils fear in those who report the truth. RSF calls for the protection of journalism in exile.

#China: 10 years ago, Swedish publisher Gui Minhai was kidnapped by Chinese agents in Thailand. We’ve had no news of his fate or whereabouts for the past 5 years. RSF has led a coalition of 90 NGOs in another call for his release. He shouldn't spend another second in jail. #FreeGuiMinhai

#USA: RSF stands with the media outlets refusing to sign the Pentagon's ridiculous restrictions on their reporting. The Defense Department cannot evade accountability or criticism by crushing the independence of the media in clear violation of the Constitution.

RSF is expanding with its new #Prague bureau, opened with the support of Czech President Petr Pavel. The bureau will strengthen the NGO’s work in the eastern #EU and highlight the region’s contribution to press freedom and to the right to reliable information worldwide.

#Guatemala: Journalist #JoseRubénZamora remains in prison, even though the Supreme Court recognised his right to defence was violated. RSF recently visited him in jail and denounced his terrible detention conditions. We demand his immediate release! rsf.org/en/guatemala...

#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.

#China: RSF welcomes a statement by the Media Freedom Coalition calling for the immediate release of Zhang Zhan, a Chinese journalist who was recently sentenced to four more years in prison on trumped-up charges. 🔗 rsf.org/zh-hans/rsf-...

#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.

#Ukraine: RSF has released its initial findings on the targeted FPV‑drone strike of 3 October that killed French photojournalist Antoni Lallican and critically wounded his Ukrainian colleague Georgiy Ivanchenko. Investigations in 🇫🇷 & 🇺🇦 must identify those responsible for this war crime.

Law enforcement needs to rein in ICE's anti-press abuses and investigate ICE attacks on independent journalists in Chicagoland. A coalition of Chicago and national press freedom orgs explained why in a letter to the Broadview Police Department and Illinois State Police today.