Spanish journalists freed after six months in captivity in Syria

Samantha Libby

Two Spanish journalists, Javier Espinoza and Ricardo Garcia Vilanova, taken hostage in Syria more than six months ago, were freed.

The Los Angeles Times, among many outlets, covered their release.

Read the full story here.

Samantha Libby, CPJ’s digital manager, has worked in freedom of expression and human rights in Ethiopia, Vietnam, Kalimantan, and West Papua. She has also investigated the domestic and international arms trade. She is a playwright, artist, and an award-winning writer.

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