Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
Everything is under control: New Ukrainian law stifles dissent and debate
Described by local civil society groups as the “legal establishment of dictatorship,” Law 3879 cracks down on protests, access to information and digital rights.
New report calls on Ethiopia to reform repressive anti-terror law
Dozens of journalists and political activists have been arrested or sentenced under the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation of 2009, including five journalists who are serving prison sentences and who at times have been denied access to visitors and legal counsel.
Assailants storm home of renowned Mexican investigative journalist
According to reports, a group of approximately 10 armed assailants stormed the residence of journalist Anabel Hernández in Mexico State on Dec. 21, briefly seizing a bodyguard assigned to her by the Mexico City government.
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.