Journalists Under Attack

Syria: Several Syrian journalists targeted, one killed

After a weekend marked by serious press freedom violations in different parts of Syria, including a photographer’s death in a bombardment in Idlib province, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for every effort to be made to allow journalists to do their work, regardless of who controls the area where they are operating.

Danish Siddiqui, Reuters Photojournalist, killed in southern Kandahar province

Kandahar- Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui has been killed while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near a border crossing with Pakistan, an Afghan military official has said.

Dutch crime reporter dies nine days after shooting

The Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries has died just over a week after he was shot in the head in central Amsterdam, the veteran journalist’s family said in a statement released to local media.

Journalist dies after being attacked six days earlier by homophobic lynch mob

Cameraman Aleksandr “Lekso” Lashkarava died after being seriously injured while covering a counter-demonstration by homophobic far-rightists. Reporters Without Borders demands an in-depth, impartial and transparent official investigation of the circumstances of Lashkarava’s death.

Mexican media worker Saúl Tijerina killed in Ciudad Acuña

Mexico City, June 29, 2021 — Mexican authorities must undertake a swift and transparent investigation into the killing of media worker Saúl Tijerina Rentería, and determine whether he was targeted for his work, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Haitian journalist Diego Charles shot and killed in Port-au-Prince

Miami, July 1, 2021 — Haitian authorities should conduct a swift and comprehensive investigation into the killing of journalist Diego Charles, determine if he was targeted for his reporting, and ensure those responsible are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Radio presenter Titus Badejo brutally killed in Ibadan, Nigeria

Radio presenter Titus Badejo was brutally murdered by armed men outside Club 407, in Ibadan, on 19 June. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in calling on the authorities to investigate this terrible crime and prosecute Badejo's killers.

Mexican journalist shot dead in southern state of Oaxaca

Broadcaster who had been threatened for his work found dead in Uttar Pradesh, India

Sulabh Srivastava, a TV reporter for channels ABP News and ABP Ganga, was declared dead on June 13, 2021, in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh in India.

Afghan TV anchor Mina Khairi killed in car bomb attack

Afghan authorities should launch a thorough and credible investigation into the killing of journalist Mina Khairi, determine if she was targeted for her work, and bring those responsible to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.