US raises ‘deep concerns’ over disappearance of Chinese citizen journalist who reported on Covid-19 outbreak

The United States has raised “deep concerns” over the disappearance of Zhang Zhan, a Chinese citizen journalist who was expected to be released from prison on Monday. Zhang, a former lawyer, was arrested in May 2020, about a year after she began reporting on Covid-19 from Wuhan, the epicentre of the initial coronavirus outbreak in … Read more

THESE 10 Countries Top World Press Freedom Index, Where Does India Stand?

Home News THESE 10 Countries Top World Press Freedom Index, Where Does India Stand? Full List Inside Reporters Without Borders focuses on safeguarding the right to freedom of information. (Representational image: pixabay.com) World Press Freedom Index: Norway has topped the 2024 World Press Freedom Index produced by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Norway was followed by … Read more

Hong Kong authorities detain and deport Reporters Without Borders campaigner

A representative of an international non-governmental organisation advocating for press freedom was denied entry to Hong Kong and deported on Wednesday as the organisation sought to meet journalists and monitor a high-profile national security trial in the city. Reporters Without Borders said on Wednesday evening its Taipei-based advocacy officer Aleksandra Bielakowska was searched and questioned … Read more

ICC to investigate crimes against journalists in Gaza

Media Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Monday said the International Criminal Court has agreed to investigate potential crimes against journalists in Gaza where an Israeli bombardment has led to the death of over 20,000 people. The organisation said following the last two complaints it filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC), the office … Read more