Fabrice Fries
Fabrice Fries is the CEO of Agence France-Presse (AFP), a leading global news agency. With a strong background in journalism and media management, he has been a significant figure in advocating for press freedom and the rights of journalists worldwide. Recently, he defended AFP photojournalist Yasin Akgul, who was detained during protests in Turkey, labeling the imprisonment as 'unacceptable' and urging Turkish authorities to respect the freedom of the press.
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Fabrice Fries outlined his plans to cut costs at Agence France-Presse with a retirement incentive scheme.
AFP news agency to reduce headcount, foreign network costs - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-12
Fabrice Fries, the CEO of AFP, called Akgul's detention unacceptable.
Fotoreportéra AFP prepustili z tureckého väzenia
Slovakia· 2025-03-27
Fabrice Fries called on the Turkish presidency for the quick release of an AFP photographer detained during protests.
Turquie: Erdogan menace l'opposition, nouveaux appels à manifester
Monaco· 2025-03-26
Fabrice Fries is the president of Agence France-Presse who called for the rapid release of Yasin Akgül.
Protestas siguen en Turquía, pese a restricciones impuestas por las autoridades - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-03-26
Fabrice Fries is the CEO of AFP who defended Yasin Akgul's work as a journalist.
Jornalista da France-Presse detido durante protestos na Turquia | Turquia
Portugal· 2025-03-26