Christophe Deloire, Champion of Press Freedom, Dies at 53

The head of Reporters Without Borders succumbed to a sudden, aggressive cancer, leaving behind a legacy of tireless advocacy for journalists worldwide.

• Deloire led Reporters Without Borders since 2012, expanding its global influence and activism.
• He played a key role in high-profile operations, including helping Russian journalist Marina Ovsiannikova flee her country.
• Under his leadership, RSF launched initiatives like the Journalism Trust Initiative and the Forum for Democracy.
• French President Emmanuel Macron and other global figures paid tribute to Deloire's contributions to press freedom.
• Deloire's recent efforts included challenging media mogul Vincent Bolloré's influence on French journalism.

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