Legal framework and justice system

The brutal killing of the Washington Post columnist in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul shocked the world in 2018. Five years later, none of his assassins faced true accountability, and Saudi Arabia is back to the center of the world political stage.

Eight international organisations call on the Government and Prime Minister to show political courage and urgently take specific measures aimed at improving the climate for independent journalism and salvaging press freedom.

several defenders of journalism are launching a crucial appeal to the Pakistani political parties involved in the election campaign to commit to concrete measures in favour of press freedom.

RSF hails the commitment of several Slovak political parties – including a frontrunner in the polls – to strengthen media freedom in response to its call launched ahead of the parliamentary election.

Following the release of Disclose journalist Ariane Lavrilleux, RSF is once again calling for a review of the 2010 Law, which fails to protect the confidentiality of journalists' sources.

RSF calls for the immediate release of Ariane Lavrilleux, an investigative reporter who has been held by the French police since September 19.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls yet again for the immediate and unconditional release of Mohamed Ibrahim Radwan, a famous Egyptian blogger better known by the blog name of "Mohamed Oxygen

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has asked the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to recognise the arbitrary nature of Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala's detention in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 8 September...

Makarios Drousiotis has been subjected to intimidation, harassment and surveillance for years. RSF and other organisations call on Cyprus authorities for measures to be taken and to guarantee an investigation and prosecution.