Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
Myanmar: IPI condemns sentencing of former publisher of independent outlet for sedition
“The Irrawaddy” has been a frequent target of the junta.
EU should prioritise media reform and human rights in relations with Turkey
20 CSOs say failure to put reform of a hostile environment for journalism at the heart of future relations “would be a betrayal both of the Turkish public and of the EU’s values”.
South Korea must drop restrictions on journalists reporting from conflict zones
Photojournalist Jang Jin-young faces criminal charges and was fined for traveling to report on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Rights groups condemn violent attack on journalist Sinan Aygül
The assailants – whom Aygül identified as the mayor of Tatvan’s security guards – warned the journalist against reporting on the mayor. He was hospitalised as a result of his injuries.
Bangladesh: Second journalist killed this year
Golam Rabbani Nadim was attacked and beaten by a large group of individuals on the night of 14 June, while on his way home from work.
Fact-checkers threatened and harassed throughout Europe
Survey finds that 90% of fact-checking outlets in Europe have been the target of online harassment and smear campaigns.
One year on: IPI demands justice for killing of veteran ‘Al Jazeera’ journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Renewed call for accountability one year after journalist’s murder.
Almost 1,000 attacks on media freedom during Russia-Ukraine war
IPI’s War in Ukraine Press Freedom Tracker documents attacks on journalists, acts of censorship, arrests, criminal charges, and repressive new media legislation.