World Press Freedom Day Round-Up: US Calls To Free Journalists Ring Hollow With Assange In Jail

Shadowproof’s Kevin Gosztola goes over some clips from World Press Freedom Day and articles meant to show support for journalists under attack. In several instances, the message was undermined by the fact that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange went entirely ignored. 03:30 State Department Breaks With ’No Comment’ Policy On Assange 21:10 State Department Erroneously Claims Shireen Abu Akleh’s Death ’Unintentional’ 28:25 Reporters Without Borders’ 2023 World Press Freedom Index 31:30 ’Free Assange!’ — Medea Benjamin & CODEPINK Disrupt Event With Secretary Of State 34:45 WaPo Columnist at World Press Freedom Day Event Defended DOJ Indicting Assange 51:00 Advocating For The Freedom Of ALL Journalists, Including Assange