Articles by Institute of Mass Information (IMI)
TVi channel receives official warning, could lose licence
IMI noted that TVi’s suspension would have a serious impact on pluralism in TV broadcasting in the country.
Claims worth millions threaten media, says IMI
The current law on court fees has prevented plaintiffs from bringing unreasonably high claims against media outlets but the new law will eliminate this protection, experts warn.
Journalist’s apartment set on fire
“I wrote several articles about the lives of authorities, their incomes and sources of financing. And officials may not like this,” said journalist Oleksiy Matsuka.
Journalist under police protection after receiving threat
A Kalashnikov cartridge was thrown under the door of journalist Oleksii Kutepov’s apartment.
Parliament refuses to provide information on MPs’ incomes
The “Stop Censorship!” movement objected to the Parliament’s refusal to comply with this access to information request.
State media journalists complain of rise in censorship
The editorial offices of several state-affiliated media outlets have reportedly received directives listing events that should and should not be covered.
“Stop Censorship” movement prevented from holding rally
IMI was unconvinced by the court’s argument that the anti-censorship rally may have resulted in a public disturbance.
Fifty-seven IFEX members and partners call on world authorities to help stop human rights violations and free expression abuses
Forty-two IFEX members and 15 partners appealed for global attention to stop detention, torture and threats to journalists and free expression activists, including to IFEX member Bahrain Centre for Human Rights.