Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
Six years on: Still no justice for Jamal Khashoggi
Khashoggi’s murder has become emblematic of a global pattern of impunity for crimes against journalists and the alarming rise of transnational repression.
Somalia’s thriving culture of impunity raises concern
The risk of increased attacks that the media face is exacerbated by the lack of investigations and prosecution of perpetrators involved in the killing of journalists.
Romania: Call for independent investigation into persecution of journalist Emilia Șercan
Judges recently emphasised the link between the coordinated defamation campaign targeting the journalist and her public-interest journalism regarding plagiarism committed by high-ranking officials.
Romania: Relaunch of investigation into smear campaign against journalist Emilia Șercan
The court’s decision to acknowledge the failure of the earlier investigation represents a crucial victory for independent journalism in Romania.
Turkey: Press freedom and freedom of expression groups condemn court decision upholding prison sentence for journalist Bülent Mumay
Mumay’s case is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of judicial harassment and censorship targeting Turkey’s independent media. It highlights the urgent need for international attention to protect press freedom and the public’s right to information.
Russia: Journalists Kurmasheva and Gershkovich released in mass prisoner swap
“Their release – which we rightfully celebrate today – does not erase the deep injustice these journalists have faced for doing their jobs” – IPI
Cyprus: Proposed legislative amendment to criminalise ‘fake news’
The proposed amendment, which criminalises “fake news” and carries penalties of up to five years in prison, risks stifling independent journalism and encouraging self-censorship.
Agba Jalingo acquitted of cybercrime charges
Nigerian authorities continue to criminalise journalism through the unwarranted use of the 2015 Cybercrimes Act.