Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
International groups condemn “Cumhuriyet” verdict
The fourteen defendants’ right to fair trial was consistently violated. Each were given heavy jail terms.
Two months after the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak Slovakia still waits for real change
The problem isn’t the investigators, says Kuciak’s editor, but the people at the top.
India rescinds ‘fake news’ decree after media backlash
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has threatened to revoke media accreditation over ‘fake news’
Montenegrin journalist Sead Sadiković targeted with car bomb
A car bomb exploded outside the journalist’s home; police believe that the attack was related to his work.
Turkey should implement ECtHR ruling and release journalists Mehmet Altan and Şahin Alpay
The Court found that the journalists’ rights to liberty, security and free expression had been violated and that the two men should be released.
Slovak journalist Lukáš Milan sentenced to three years in prison for defamation
Lukáš Milan was handed a three year suspended prison sentence and banned from practising journalism for an article on alleged corruption.
Media freedom deteriorates in Belarus
Despite signs in 2016 that Belarus might be easing up on harassing journalists, 2017 saw a worsening of the media freedom climate.
On heels of Slovakia and Malta murders, European Commission urged to take the lead to protect journalists
In a joint open letter to Mr Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, organisations urge EC officials to ensure that police investigations are full, thorough and independent in Slovakia and Malta.