AFGHANISTAN: New video released of kidnapped French journalists
A new video has been received of French journalists Stéphane Taponier and Hervé Ghesquière, who were kidnapped in Afghanistan on Dec. 30 last year, French officials confirmed on Monday. The video was likely taped in mid-November. Read More
FRANCE: Star-studded concert commemorates captivity of French journalists in Afghanistan
French journalists Herve Ghesquiere and Stephane Taponier’s abduction in Afghanistan was initially greeted by a media blackout – for security reasons. Their plight has since moved into the spotlight. But will it help secure their release? Read More
MEDIA: ‘Prison Valley’ triumphs at 2010 Web Documentary Award
The second FRANCE24-Radio France International Web Documentary Award has been won by “Prison Valley”, a powerful production created by French journalists David Dufresne and Philippe Brault. Read More
MEDIA: “Prison Valley” triumphs at 2010 Web Documentary Award
The second FRANCE24-Radio France International Web Documentary Award has been won by “Prison Valley”, a powerful production created by French journalists David Dufresne and Philippe Brault. Read More
AFGHANISTAN: French journalists spend six months in captivity in Afghanistan
Exactly six months after French journalists Hervé Ghesquière and Stéphane Taponier were captured in Afghanistan, French media and local officials are marking the longest period of captivity of a French journalist since the 1980s. Read More