Articles by Institute of Mass Information (IMI)
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.
Over 100 organisations call on UN Human Rights Council to reject “defamation” and “denigration” of religions
At the 16th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place from 28 February to 25 March 2011, groups urged their governments to support a resolution which omits “defamation” and “denigration” of religions and focuses on freedom of expression, freedom of religion and non-discrimination.
Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections
The signing organisations are alarmed by the decreasing space for the voices of journalists and opposition parties during the run-up to the 18 February 2011 general elections.