Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
Jordanian proposal threatens to legitimise blasphemy laws around the world
ARTICLE 19 and NGOs around the globe urge the Inter-Parliamentary Union to reject Jordan’s proposed resolution, which could potentially legitimise the use of blasphemy laws by governments everywhere.
NGOs to Bashar al-Assad: Implement your amnesty decree and free Syrian activist Mazen Darwish
The International Press Institute and 23 IFEX members sent a letter to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad calling for the release of lawyer and human rights defender Mazen Darwish ahead of his court hearing on 25 March 2015.
Istanbul court extends columnist Mehmet Baransu’s detention
A court in Istanbul has declined a request to release Mehmet Baransu, who has been held since March 1 on allegations that he procured, publicised and then destroyed documents related to the Turkish state’s interests at home and abroad.
Swaziland doesn’t want you to care about these government critics. Here’s why you should.
They don’t write for The New York Times or The Daily Mail. And the Swazi government is counting on just that to keep Bheki Makhubu and Thulani Maseko in jail for criticizing the judiciary.
Jordanian news site, threatened with closure, reflects on acceding to license requirement
Lina Ejeilat, editor of the 7iber.com news site, spoke to the International Press Institute about Jordan’s Press and Publications Law and how it affects the future of 7iber.
Four journalists killed over four days in Brazil, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Colombia
Three of the four were violently murdered, with no clear evidence for why they were attacked or whether those responsible will be charged for their deaths.
International mission to Sri Lanka pushes for critical reforms
The perception of increased media freedom must be made permanent, stress the delegates participating in an international mission to Sri Lanka.
UN free expression rapporteur shares thoughts on Burma, upcoming challenges
How can ongoing legal changes in Burma lead to an atmosphere that promotes press freedom, rather than limiting it? David Kaye, the U.N. special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and others will answer that question at the IPI’s 2015 World Congress.