Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
Journalist assaulted by soldiers
(IPI/IFEX) – In an 18 July 2001 letter to Gambian President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, IPI expressed its concern over the recent assault of a journalist by members of The Gambian military. According to information provided to IPI, on 12 July, Omar Bah, court reporter with “The Independent” newspaper, was attacked by soldiers when he attempted […]
IPI concerned over appointment of Hungarian Television president
(IPI/IFEX) – In a 16 July 2001 letter to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, IPI expressed concern over the appointment of Karoly Mendreczky as president of Hungarian Television (MTV) and the implications that the appointment may have for editorial independence at the state-owned television station. According to information provided to IPI, on 12 July, Mendreczky […]
President’s aide states that charges of criminal defamation against journalist will not be dropped
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI letter to President Rudolf Schuster: H.E. Rudolf Schuster President Bratislava Slovak Republic Via Fax: + 421 7 544 17 532 Vienna, 5 July 2001 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives, wishes to reiterate its concern over criminal charges brought […]
Authorities seize opposition newspaper’s print-run
(IPI/IFEX) – In a 3 July 2001 letter to Togolese President Gnassingbe Eyadema, IPI expressed its profound concern over the decision of the Togolese authorities to seize the print-run of an opposition newspaper. According to information provided to IPI, on 2 July, a group of armed men, some of whom were dressed in military uniform, […]
IPI appeals to authorities to proceed with caution in prosecutions for tax evasion
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a 1 July 2001 IPI press release: Vienna, 1 July 2001 IPI Appeals to the South Korean Judicial and Governmental Authorities to Proceed With Caution in Prosecutions for Tax Evasion In the following statement of concern, IPI sets out its belief that the government and judiciary of South Korea should […]
Government refuses to renew foreign journalist’s accreditation
(IPI/IFEX) – In a 28 June 2001 letter to President Robert Mugabe, IPI expressed its deep concern over the Zimbabwean government’s refusal to renew a foreign journalist’s accreditation. According to information provided to IPI, the Zimbabwean government has refused to extend the temporary work permit of the Harare correspondent for the “Daily Telegraph”, David Blair. […]
Russia’s first year on “IPI Watch List”
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI press release: Vienna, 26 June 2001 Russia’s First Year on “IPI Watch List”: IPI Director sees Little Sign of Improvement Speaking during the “World Congress for Information Cooperation” conference in Moscow on 26 June, the Director of the International Press Institute (IPI), Johann P. Fritz, expressed concern over […]
IPI concerned over statements by government ministers on progress of Freedom of Information Bill
(IPI/IFEX) – In a 26 June 2001 letter to President Robert Mugabe, IPI expressed concern over recent statements made by government ministers regarding the passage of the Freedom of Information Bill. These statements appear to show that the Zimbabwean government has decided not to consult interested parties prior to the enactment of the bill. According […]