Banners remind Malta of Daphne Caruana Galizia

Posters reminding people that the masterminds behind Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder remain at large were put up by activists in Bidnija and Sliema overnight, marking what would have been the journalist’s 54th birthday. The posters, one in English and the other in Maltese, read “Daphne: Assassinated for exposing the truth” and are the work of activist group Reżistenza. In a statement, the activists said that Ms Caruana Galizia fought corruption and abuse of power without fear for decades, and despite “decades of demonisation” which created “the ‘perfect’ environment’ to assassinate her. Ms Caruana Galizia was blown up in a car bomb explosion just as she was leaving her home in Bidnija last October. Three men have been arrested and charged with her murder, but the masterminds remain at large. Reżistenza said that Malta was currently “witnessing glimpses of fascist ideas”, with impunity the rule. “Those who speak up against corruption become akin to committing treason,” the activists said. “We are convinced that such instances confirm what has long been perceived: Daphne was eliminated because she exposed the truth”.