World Press Freedom Day

Read in Arabic (بالعربية) On World Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders would like to reiterate its support for the new Libyan state, its entire population and its authorities during the current transition to democracy. In the light of the recent events that have shaken Tripoli, Reporters Without Borders stresses the key role that news providers play in any democratic society and calls for total respect for media freedom in today’s new Libya. As it continues the transition from 42 years of dictatorship, Libya must honour its national and international obligations as regards respect for freedom of opinion, expression and information. The right to gather, receive and impart news, information and opinion is a fundamental right that should now be respected by Libya’s entire society as it advances towards the creation a democratic, transparent and pluralist state.