RSF appalled by threats to French journalists, allegedly sent by the Chinese police

Two French investigative journalists received threats which they believe were sent by the Chinese police, following the release of their documentary on a dissident from China. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is alarmed by these attacks, and Beijing’s repeated transnational repression against journalists, and calls on the French authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible.

“You are humiliating the Chinese people.” “Enjoy your life.” “I will find your addresses.” These texts were recently sent to the French phones of Antoine Izambard, a reporter with the French weekly magazine Challenges, and his co-director, filmmaker Thomas Lafarge. They believe the number behind the threats is affiliated with the Chinese regime. READ MORE from Reporters Without Borders