Four journalists killed in Sudan; at least three journalists abducted in Burkina Faso In June 2024, IPI documented at least 38 violations or threats to press freedom in 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Cases of physical assault, arrests, and detention …
Court decision threatens press freedom by IPI Contributor Colette Holcomb Jul 10, 2024 Mississippi Supreme Court via Flickr (@ensignbeedrill) The IPI global network strongly denounces an order by a Mississippi court compelling journalist Anna Wolfe to hand …
Proposed measures could be used to target, punish journalists IPI Contributor, Samuel Kennedy Jul 9, 2024 epa10199205 President of the Republic of Gambia Adama Barrow delivers his address during the 77th General Debate inside the General Assembly Hall at …
‘Guide to Decoding Disinformation’: New tool helps journalists fight smear campaigns Faktograf and IPI launch a resource for journalists developed after 18 months of investigating disinfo campaigns against the media. Faktograf and IPI have launched an …
Detention of Zhanna Kyselova reminder of dire situation facing Ukrainian media workers in Russian captivity Ukrainian journalist Zhanna Kyselova. Photo: Detector Media The IPI global network today condemns the detention of journalist Zhanna Kyselova, the …
Authorities must conduct a swift, thorough investigation IPI contributor Colette Holcomb Jul 3, 2024 Source: screen capture from social media The IPI global network calls for a swift, independent, and thorough investigation into the killing of journalist …
IPI urges PM Narendra Modi to honour his commitment to freedom of the press India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Narendra Modi (R) takes the oath as India's Prime Minister during the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in New …
AI in the News private lecture insights by Dr. Felix Simon, Latest Resources and all Open Media Innovation Opportunities IPI's Innovation Team Jul 2, 2024 This text comes from IPI’s newsletter The Outlook. Click here to sign up to receive future …
Flutura Kusari, the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)'s Senior Legal Advisor. Photo courtesy of ECPMF The Media Freedom Rapid Response Partners (MFRR) strongly condemn Lëvizja Vetëvendosje MP Dimal Basha’s abusive speech against …
Impunity for attacks on the press continues; positive legislative and judicial developments offer hope IPI Africa 2023 Press Freedom Monitoring Report At least 12 journalists were killed in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023, according to monitoring by the …
Jordan: Journalist Heba Abu Taha sentenced to prison under cybercrime law Photo: Facebook profile, 26 June 2024 The IPI global network strongly condemns the sentencing of journalist Heba Abu Taha to one year in prison for violating Jordan’s repressive 2023 …
Authorities must investigate attacks and allow journalists to work freely and safely Anti-riot police officers stand guard as they try to disperse supporters of the opposition Azimio coalition as they throw stones and shout slogans towards riot police, …
Members of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), after completing a mission to Bucharest, concluded that much of the media coverage of Romania’s electoral campaigns is seriously compromised by political capture and that media are failing to provide the …
Letter sent following recent MFRR mission to Rome Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 03 November 2022. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ IPI joins Media Freedom Rapid Response partners in writing to European …
Lawsuits undermine efforts to fight impunity in journalist’s murder The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) coalition partners stand firm in solidarity with the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation, which has unwaveringly campaigned against the continued impunity …
IPI welcomes Assange release but warns of long-term risk to press freedom Prosecution and sentencing under Espionage Act risks future chilling effect Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's supporters gather outside the High Court in London, Britain 10 …
Karaivaz suspected hitmen’s trial to start amid quest for instigators Greek crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz who was killed outside his home in Athens in April 2021 The undersigned members of the Media freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) welcome the start of the …
Joint letter urges authorities to engage in open consultation with LRT to ensure that any changes to the funding model maintains guarantees that LRT fulfils its public service remit. Photo: J. Stacevičiaus / LRT nuotr. The International Press Institute ( …
The organizations urge the board of Kosovo’s Public Broadcaster (RTK) to ensure that the public broadcaster continues to serve the public and not political interests Radio Television of Kosovo. Photo: BIRN/Urim Krasniqi International Press Institute today …
Legislation could be particularly harmful for online media and foreign correspondents President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev. EPA-EFE/VALERY SHARIFULIN The IPI global network today expresses its dismay by the adoption of a new media law in Kazakhstan …
