Africa: NSO/Pegasus - 17 Journalists From 7 Countries Join RSF's Complaint in Paris and Before the UN

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Africa: NSO/Pegasus - 17 Journalists From 7 Countries Join RSF's Complaint in Paris and Before the UN

Press Release - Seventeen journalists from seven countries who were listed as potential or actual victims of Pegasus spyware have filed complaints with prosecutors in Paris, against NSO Group and all other persons the investigation will identify. Their complaints complement the one Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and two journalists with French and Moroccan dual nationality already filed on 20 July. RSF has also referred their cases to the United Nations.

Source: allAfrica.com

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