"Reporters without borders" are outraged by the participation in the republican march of representatives of Russia

The public organization "Reporters without borders" welcomes the participation of many foreign leaders in the march in Paris in defense of the values ​​of the French Republic, but is outraged by the presence of officials from countries that limit freedom of information. This is stated in the statement published on the organization’s website.

Among countries where journalists and bloggers are systematically persecuted, “reporters without borders” call Egypt (occupying 159th place from 180 countries in the press freedom index), Turkey (154), Russia (148) and the United Arab Emirates (118).

On the Republican march, Turkey is represented by Prime Minister Akhmet Davutoglu, and Egypt, Russia and the UAE - foreign ministers.

"It would be unacceptable if representatives of the countries who are trying to force journalists to shut up, use this exhibition of emotions to try to improve their international image, and then continue their repressive policy when they return home. We should not let predators of the press spit on the Charlie Hebdo graves," said the Secretary General of Reporters without borders. " Christof Deador.

In Paris , a republican march against terror is held in defense of freedoms . President Francois Hollande, mayor of Paris Ann Idalgo, leaders and official representatives of more than 50 states take part in it. The number of participants in the action exceeds a million people.