Daphne Caruana Galizia Banner Removed for Third Time Near Valletta Gate

A banner honoring assassinated Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was removed for the third time from the balustrades opposite Parliament near Valletta gate, according to activist group Occupy Justice. The banner had been displayed alongside other long-standing banners in the area.

Daphne Caruana Galizia, a prominent investigative journalist, was killed by a car bomb in October 2017. Her reporting exposed corruption and organized crime, sparking national and international outrage. The repeated removal of the banner, which has become a symbol of the fight for press freedom, has raised concerns about the treatment of memorials dedicated to her legacy.

The removals have drawn criticism from free speech advocates, who see them as an attempt to erase Caruana Galizia's memory and undermine press freedom in Malta. Occupy Justice has vowed to continue displaying the banner, calling for accountability and respect for the journalist's legacy. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over freedom of expression in the country.