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Free Narges Coalition Welcomes Temporary Release of Narges Mohammadi from Prison in Iran

The Free Narges Coalition welcomes the temporary release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi from Evin Prison in Iran, after she was granted a 21-day suspension of her sentence and transferred from prison to home in an ambulance on 4 December.

Arbitrary detention and proceedings News

29.11.2024

China: prominent journalist Dong Yuyu sentenced to prison on bogus espionage charges

RSF calls for the release of Dong Yuyu, a prominent Chinese journalist sentenced to seven years in prison on trumped-up accusations of espionage.

Arbitrary detention and proceedings News

28.11.2024

European Parliament calls for release of Jimmy Lai and other detained Hong Kong journalists

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes a resolution adopted by the European Parliament that denounces the deterioration of press freedom in Hong Kong and urges the Hong Kong authorities to release journalists detained in the territory.

Legal framework and justice system Arbitrary detention and proceedings News

22.11.2024

“Hong Kong 47” Trial: three press freedom defenders sentenced to years in prison

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for the immediate release of three prominent Hong Kong press freedom defenders, who have been handed heavy prison sentences on trumped-up national security charges in the group trial recently held.

Arbitrary detention and proceedings News

19.11.2024

#FreeJimmyLai: As Hong Kong publisher is set to testify in landmark trial, RSF raises alarm over his prolonged detention

As the landmark national security trial of Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is entering a crucial phase, with the Apple Daily founder set to take the stand to testify, RSF raises alarm over his prolonged detention in solitary confinement.

Arbitrary detention and proceedings News

18.11.2024

China: RSF calls for the release of independent journalist Li Weizhong

The Chinese police have confirmed that journalist Li Weizhong, who has been detained for a month, is being held incommunicado for “inciting subversion of state power”.

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13.11.2024

Burundi: journalist Sandra Muhoza could face 12 years in prison for sharing news with other media professionals

The prosecution's demands — ten years of imprisonment for “undermining the integrity of national territory” and 2 years for “ethnic aversion” — are beyond comprehension.

Arbitrary detention and proceedings News

08.11.2024

Philippines: ahead of a landmark trial, RSF calls for the release of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who could face up to 40 years in prison

Detained in provisional custody for the past four years, Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio is scheduled to appear in court on 11 November. RSF is urging the Philippine government to immediately drop the trumped-up charges against her.

Arbitrary detention and proceedings News

06.11.2024

Mongolia: the closed-door appeal trial of a detained journalist is an alarming sign for press freedom

As the appeal hearing for Mongolian journalist Unurtsetseg Naran — sentenced to prison earlier this year — approaches, RSF is sounding the alarm about a concerning lack of transparency in these legal proceedings.

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