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Threatened journalists Donate ENFR Forbidden Stories Propaganda Machine: Inside the secret files revealing Russia's plan for global influenceDiscover our latest investigation Following revelations by Forbidden Stories, a former Haitian senator sanctioned by the EURead our latest newsViktoriia Roshchyna’s last prisonDiscover our news"It's something that changes the rules of the game": under threat, Ecuadorian newsroom La Fuente joins the SafeBox If a journalist falls, others rise and collectively continue their work: that’s the simple principle behind Forbidden Stories.It’s not just about solidarity. It is an imperative need to inform the public on subjects as pressing as they are dangerous to cover—such as environmental crimes, corruption, and human rights violations. Our investigations Find out more Disinformation Influence Propaganda Machine: Inside the secret files revealing Russia's plan for global influence Environment Mining industry Lords of Gold: the gangs’ grip on Peru’s mines Corruption Disinformation Island under pressure Behind Indonesia's geothermal strategy Environment Mining industry Toxic Gold: the heavy toll of Ghana's illegal gold rush Corruption Drug cartels Alianza Paraguay Haiti: A State in Ruins, Predators in Power Corruption Cyber surveillance Spyware Under surveillance: local corruption and a journalist spied on in Serbia Human rights War Viktoriia Project Human rights Starvation War Gaza Project Trafic Sanction Breakers Corruption Environment Human rights Deforestation in Cambodia: Revelations on a deadly code of silence Drug cartels War Captagon Connection Human rights In Turkmenistan, the death of a journalist lifts the veil on forced labor in cotton fields Disinformation Influence The Propaganda Machine Assassination plots Cyber surveillance Influence War Rwanda Classified Corruption Environment Stolen Lands Corruption Environment Human rights The Baku Connection Amazon rainforest Corruption Deforestation Environment Bruno and Dom Project Corruption Front Companies Mexico Corruption Environment Mining industry Rafael Project Disinformation Story Killers Corruption Human rights Spyware Moroccan Cash Machine Environment Mining industry Mining Secrets Cyber surveillance Spyware Pegasus Project Corruption Human rights Rappler Corruption Cyber surveillance Drug cartels Cartel Project Health Covid-19 Corruption Sports Ahmed Hussein-Suale Corruption Drug cartels Miroslava Project Environment Mining industry Green Blood Drug trade Deadly Border Corruption The Daphne Project Corruption Drug cartels Cecilio Pineda, Miroslava Breach and Javier Valdez Key figures 130 Since its creation, 130 media outlets have collaborated with Forbidden Stories. 300 Three hundred journalists from 54 countries have worked on our investigations since 2017. 1,320 Our collaborative investigations have multiplied the reach of our forbidden stories by 1,320. That’s what we call the Streisand effect. 240 240 highly-threatened journalists are securely sharing their ongoing investigations with us. If they are ever assassinated or jailed, we will continue their work. 41 The SafeBox mechanism is used by journalists based in nearly forty countries. 73% "80% of journalists who secure their information with us have chosen to communicate about it to deter threats." Safebox Network: A powerful deterrent Haruna Salisu Nigerian journalist and member of the SafeBox Network “No matter what you do to try to silence me, you guys are wasting your time” Hala Nasreddine Head of Investigations at Daraj, Lebanese media outlet and member of the SafeBox Network “Announcing that our information is secure has a deterrent effect on attempts of repression, silencing or threat” Lami Sadiq Nigerian investigative journalist and SafeBox member “The SafeBox is the most potent blow dealt to enemies of press freedom. It has become the most trusted ally for journalists all over” Tulani Ngwenya Journalist based in South Africa and SafeBox member “I joined the SafeBox Network to protect my investigations from being silenced and to ensure that, even under threat, the stories I uncover will live on” Jonathan Cuevas Mexican journalist and member of the SafeBox Network “The enemies of the press will think twice before committing such crimes” Óscar Parra Colombian journalist and member of the SafeBox Network “I think it protects both our work and our lives” Betty Herlina Indonesian journalist and member of the SafeBox Network “No one publishes such stories, if I am not writing about it, who will? The SafeBox Network could maybe bring more safety” Deo Montescarlos Filipino journalist and member of the SafeBox Network "I decided to join the SafeBox to provide me with a platform to secure my journalistic work, and a reliable collective that will protect it and pursue my stories when necessary" Vanderlei Filho Brazilian journalist and member of the SafeBox Network "Three journalists have already been murdered in the region. The SafeBox Network is exactly what I need." Mardoché Boli Malian journalist and member of the SafeBox Network "The fight against misinformation upsets powerful interests, and some are willing to do anything to achieve their goals. Thanks to SafeBox, I can wage this battle with greater peace of mind" Find out more about the Safebox Network Our latest stories All our articles nomine Propaganda Machine Propaganda Machine: Secret documents reveal Russia’s foreign influence strategy across three continents Thanks to an unprecedented data leak, Forbidden Stories reveals what goes on behind "The Company", a... nomine Articles “I’ll rip your head off”: In Peru, the Guardianes de la Trocha gang controls the gold mines and spreads terror across La Pampa In Peru, the gold rush is ravaging the Amazon rainforest. The Guardianes de la Trocha gang has taken... nomine Island under pressure Threatened populations and journalists: In Indonesia, geothermal power pursued at all costs In Indonesia, the island of Flores and its volcanoes are attracting geothermal projects. Built on Indigenous... nomine Island under pressure Indonesian energy giant's disinformation strategy In Indonesia, Floresa’s reporting on geothermal projects is a thorn in the side of the public utility... nomine Green Crimes In Ghana, the environment and journalists are the first casualties of the illegal gold rush Poisoned waterways, destroyed forests and journalists under attack: the gold rush is devastating the... nomine Green Crimes Ghana: Illegal gold poisons land and global supply chains As its price reaches record highs, fueled by geopolitical chaos, the gold production chain remains more... nomine Alianza Paraguay Alianza Paraguay: Why Forbidden Stories launched a global investigation into organized crime Nineteen journalists have been killed in Paraguay – and two in Brazilian border towns – in roughly 30... nomine Haïti In Haiti, the murder of a journalist who denounced corruption and a prosecutor above the law Gary Tesse was murdered in 2022 after criticizing Les Cayes prosecutor Ronald Richemond, whom he accused... Latest news All the news nomine Impact A former Haitian senator suspected of involvement in the murder of a journalist sanctioned by the European Union following revelations by Forbidden Stories 19 December 2025 nomine Viktoriia Project Viktoriia Roshchyna’s last prison 11 December 2025 nomine Gaza Project Final week: our exhibition on the Gaza project in Bayeux 3 November 2025 nomine Press release Forbidden Stories & Society join forces for a special magazine edition 2 November 2025 Some have tried everything to stop these investigations. Share them. Icon-twitter Icon-insta Icon-linkdein Icon-youtube Icon-tiktok Icon-facebook Killing the journalist won't kill the story. Donate Sign up for our newsletter © Forbidden Stories 2026 Équipe Équipe Our mission All our articles Protect your work Staff & board Funding Impact Terms of Use © Forbidden Stories 2026
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