Articles by International Press Institute (IPI)
Strength of free expression rapporteur under threat at Ecuador meeting
The International Press Institute fears that the government of Ecuador is attempting to gather support for measures that would substantially strip the OAS Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of its effectiveness.
Death threats and attacks on freedom of expression intensify in Tunisia
Death threats, physical attacks, an emergence of hate speech and accusations of official censorship of critical media have escalated the perilous situation for freedom of expression in Tunisia, say over 20 IFEX members.
Protect media freedom on Kenyan election day, rights group says
In an open letter to the media and state representatives of Kenya, the International Press Institute’s Executive Director stresses that security services and political parties must ensure journalists’ safety on election day.
Dominican court throws out defamation conviction of journalist
An appellate court in the Dominican Republic has thrown out the conviction of a journalist who had been sentenced to three months in prison for defamation last September.
Zimbabwean journalist arrested on criminal insult charges
The Zimbabwean reported that Obey Manyiti had approached police because he was facing death threats from ousted provincial youth chairman Tawanda Mukodza. But Manyiti was taken into custody when he reached the police station, because Mukdoza had filed a complaint of criminal insult prior to Manyiti’s arrival.
Safety of journalists draws international mission to Mexico
Mexican government measures to ensure greater safety of journalists, along with strategies adopted by media and journalists to continue reporting from highly dangerous parts of the country, were examined by a delegation from the International Press Institute and the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers.
Bangladeshi correspondent injured in hit-and-run, newspaper offices set aflame
The International Press Institute condemned two recent attacks on journalists in Bangladesh and called on authorities to conduct full investigations.
What four more years of Correa means for Ecuador’s press
After winning the 17 February 2013 presidential election in Ecuador with 56.9% of the vote, President Rafael Correa is heading into his third term as leader of the country, apparently committed to maintaining his antagonistic relationship with the private media.