"Rory Branker, a journalist at the online news site La Patilla was released on 4 February after 11 months and 15 days of arbitrary detention — yet Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recently received information that, the day after his release, the journalist was formally charged with at least five offences and placed under restrictive measures. RSF calls for all the charges against Rory Branker to be permanently dropped and for guarantees that he will be granted full freedom.
According to information recently obtained by RSF, the 43-year-old journalist was summoned to court on 5 February and formally charged with five offenses, including 'financing terrorism' and 'treason.' He is required to report to the authorities periodically — approximately every 30 days — while his case is being reviewed. Branker is also reportedly subject to restrictions, including a ban on leaving the country and on speaking to the press."
