Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
Bahraini journalist still awaits justice in beating case
Nearly three years after the Arab Spring spread to the small Gulf kingdom of Bahrain, journalist Nazeeha Saeed Hussain is still holding out for justice in the beatings she suffered at the hands of police officers.
Kenyan Parliament urged to reverse new media law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kenyan Parliament urged to reverse new media law New measures would give government ‘alarming’ power over journalists and news organisations VIENNA, Jan 9 2014 – The International Press Institute (IPI) today expressed serious concern about media legislation signed into law last month by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta that would create a […]
SEEMO Statement on Montenegro
Dear IFEX Representatives, Below is text from and a link to a SEEMO statement on Montenegro posted to IPI’s website today. Best, Steven Ellis http://www.freemedia.at/home/singleview/article/journalist-assaulted-in-montenegro.html Journalist assaulted in Montenegro SEEMO demands investigation into attack, other recent incidents VIENNA, Jan 7, 2014 – The South East Europe Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute […]
Bomb attack targets Montenegro journalists
The South East Europe Media Organisation, an affiliate of the International Press Institute, has expressed alarm at a recent bomb attack targeting journalists from the daily Vijesti in Podgorica, Montenegro. The attack was the latest in a string of attacks on Vijesti and its employees in recent years.
2013 second deadliest year for journalists
With at least 117 journalists killed, 2013 was the second deadliest year on the IPI’s Death Watch.The list of the most dangerous countries for the media remains virtually unchanged.
Suriname defamation law requires serious reform
The Surinamese Criminal Code recognises several offences under the umbrella of defamation, including spoken defamation, libel and slander. While all of these have problematic aspects, there is particular concern over the offence of insult , because it is vulnerable to abuse.
South Sudan urged not to interfere with media in aftermath of apparent coup attempt
The International Press Institute urges South Sudan’s government to refrain from slapping restrictions on journalists and interfering with news coverage, after President Salva Kiir announced that forces loyal to his former deputy, Riek Machar, had attempted to overthrow the government on Monday.
In an attack on free expression, libel may be recriminalised in Romania
IFEX members are calling on the president of Romania to veto proposed changes to the penal code passed by Parliament that would recriminalise insult and libel.