Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
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.
Mexico: IPI condemns killing of journalist Víctor Alonso Morales Culebro
International civil society organization Article 19, which reported his death, believes recent articles by Morales Culebro could have put him at risk.
Turkey: Freedom of the press and expression groups condemn broadcast regulator’s silencing of Açık Radyo
Radio license revoked following on-air ‘Armenian Genocide’ remarks.
EU must do more to prioritise protecting media freedom and human rights in Türkiye
Media freedom, human rights and journalists’ groups urge European governments and policy makers to ensure media freedoms and fundamental rights are placed at the heart of future relations with Türkiye.