In a tragic loss for the press freedom community, Christophe Deloire, the secretary-general of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), passed away at the age of 53 after battling cancer [78e9960e]. Deloire had been at the helm of RSF since 2012 and was widely recognized for his unwavering commitment to defending freedom of information and democratic debate. His passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes and condolences from around the world.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Deloire, highlighting his deep dedication to journalism and his tireless efforts in the fight for freedom of information. Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange, also expressed her gratitude to Deloire for his relentless commitment to securing the release of her husband [78e9960e].
Reporters Without Borders, founded in 1985, is an international organization that works to protect journalists at risk and advocate for press freedom worldwide. The organization has been a vocal critic of autocratic regimes and plays a crucial role in press freedom advocacy. RSF publishes an annual World Press Freedom Index, which ranks countries based on their level of press freedom. Deloire's leadership and passion will be sorely missed within the organization and the broader press freedom community [78e9960e].