the world director peter dimbleby criticized china's blocking of investigations into the viruses origin and a free press would have really helped to to find the reason and at the end would have saved lives. in russia where press freedom is strictly curtailed government friendly media outlets have been spreading misinformation about the corona crisis independent journalists are feeling the pressure. elaina mulish internationally renowned investigative journalist received death threats after reporting on the coronavirus in chechnya allegedly from chechen president ramzan kadyrov himself the organization reporters without borders has documented a record number of arbitrary acts of violence against reporters in venezuela davisson rojas was detained by special forces for 12 days for reporting on called 1000 on social media. in countries where press freedom is already under threat the corona pandemic is making things even more difficult and more dangerous for journalists. one of those countries where it's becoming more and more difficult to work as a journalist is right here in europe that's