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40 years of fighting for press freedom |
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Since it was founded in 1985 — in Montpellier, in the south of France — RSF has grown into an international organisation whose reach and drive know no borders. Today, it’s an officially recognised non-profit organisation in France and has consultative status with the United Nations. For 40 years, we’ve been working tirelessly to protect the people that keep us informed, calling out censorship, fighting for media pluralism and promoting reliable, independent journalism. We are Reporters Without Borders, but never without you. Let’s celebrate our commitment to press freedom together. If you’re in the Paris area, join us on Saturday, 15 November, at the festival Informing Tomorrow’s World for round table discussions, screenings, workshops, photography exhibitions, concerts and more. |
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| The 34 press freedom predators of 2025 |
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| What do Daniel Ortega, the Jalisco Nueva Feneracion cartel and Recep Tayyip Erdogan have in common? Their hatred of press freedom. Their tactics may differ, but their goals are the same: silencing independent voices and undermining the right to information. Discover their profiles in RSF’s 2025 Predators Gallery. |
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| “Being an Israeli journalist in this war means being filled with shame for the way the Israeli media is covering — or to be more precise, not covering Gaza,” explains Gideon Levy, a journalist for the Israeli daily Haaretz, as the media blockade on the Gaza Strip continues and the Israeli government attempts to tighten its grip on the media. |
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| | COP 30: “information integrity” finally on the agenda It’s the first time that information integrity — the accuracy, consistency and reliability of information — is on the agenda of a COP meeting, the United Nations’ summit on climate change. During this 30th edition, held in Belem, Brazil, 12 countries signed the Declaration on Information Integrity, which states that disinformation and attacks on journalists threaten global responses to the climate crisis, and that without access to trustworthy information, all efforts to combat climate change will be in vain. |
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| | Strengthening the European Democracy Shield On 12 November, the European Commission unveiled its Democracy Shield, a series of measures to fight disinformation, the manipulation of information and foreign interference. Although the Commission has correctly identified the problem, the measures it recommends do not rise to the challenge — especially when it comes to the online visibility of media and their general financial sustainability. The European Union must go further by guaranteeing effective access to reliable information.
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| | New Taliban punishment: posting forced confessions online After being arrested for producing “propaganda against the regime”, journalist Mahdi Ansary from the Afghan News Agency, was forced to make a confession that was then broadcast on Facebook. Far from being an isolated case, his situation illustrates a new terror tactic used by the Taliban intelligence services against independent journalists. |
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| | Independent outlet Nawaat suspended in Tunisia Press freedom has taken another step backwards in Tunisia. On 31 October, the independent outlet, Nawaat, an iconic part of Tunisia’s media landscape, has been suspended for 30 days. “This decision reflects a political choice aimed at stifling a free and independent voice, but Nawaat will not be silenced!” said editor-in-chief Aymen Rezgui. Tunisia has fallen 11 places in the 2025 RSF World Press Freedom Index. and now ranks 129th out of 180 countries and territories. |
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| Will Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio soon be free? The Laoang Regional Trial Court has dismissed the baseless murder accusations made against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio. It also ordered the dismissal of all other charges – “illegal possession of firearms” and “financing terrorism” – and requested her immediate release. The journalist has been detained for more than five years on charges that are as flimsy as they are implausible, as revealed in an RSF investigation published in August 2025. |
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| Jean-Claude Guillebaud, RSF president from 1987 to 1993, died on 8 November 2025 at the age of 81. A renowned reporter, he brought a humaine, rigorous approach to the profession that influenced several generations of journalists. Under his presidency, RSF developed extensively and its international presence began to take real shape. Jean-Claude Guillebaud also ensured that the NGO became a space to reflect on good journalistic practices. |
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| | Photojournalists play a crucial role in documenting the effects of climate change, bearing witness to conflicts and following the footsteps of those fleeing repression. To mark its 40th anniversary, RSF is showcasing the work of 40 professionals from around the world who have explored the major challenges defining our time — and the years to come. Check out the exhibition booklet here.
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| | For 40 years, we’ve been fighting every day to protect journalists, stand up against impunity for the crimes committed against them, and challenge censorship and disinformation. You’re part of this story. Donate today to help us continue this fight long into the future. Thank you for standing by our side. |
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