Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
Venezuela’s oldest independent daily sold
El Universal, which just celebrated its 105th year running, is the third leading private media company to be sold in Venezuela since March 2013. The publication has faced challenges from currency exchange restrictions and lack of newsprint.
Ecuador daily fined just days after ending print edition
Ecuador’s Communication and Information Superintendence Office has sanctioned daily HOY’s publisher with a USD$57,800 fine for an alleged failure to publish the number of printed copies in circulation.
Jordanian news website 7iber blocked again under licensing law
One year after blocking the outlet’s original domain, the Jordanian Media Commission blocked the news website 7iber.org for refusing to get a license for operating from the government.
Ecuador’s Communications Law: 1 year later, 4 reasons why there’s little to celebrate
One year ago when the communications law was passed, IFEX members warned it could significantly restrict free expression in Ecuador. Now they are checking in on their predictions.
Trinidad and Tobago cybercrime bill could criminalise defamation
Press freedom advocates in Trinidad and Tobago are concerned about a cybercrime bill, currently being discussed in Parliament this week, which in its current language imposes disturbing restrictions on the work of the media.
U.S. government is urged to end Wikileaks investigation
“Criminal prosecution of WikiLeaks or Assange potentially chills not only the fundamental press freedom rights of journalists and their sources, but the right of all Americans to share and receive information,” says the International Press Institute.
Slovak court orders tabloid to apologise to judge over photos
A Slovak court’s decision ordering a tabloid to apologise to a judge for its reporting on a private party where attendees allegedly made light of a mass murder sets a dangerous precedent, the International Press Institute and its Slovak National Committee recently said.
Groups call on UN to protect free expression online
This week, a resolution on the importance of protecting human rights online was discussed at the 26th UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva. Read the oral statement on this resolution led by ARTICLE 19 and supported by several IFEX members.