International Publishers Association (IPA)

Łohvinaŭ Publishing House’s licence was withdrawn following its publication of a book containing images by photojournalists. The book has been deemed ‘extremist.’

In a second joint appeal, over 60 IFEX members and partners again call for the release of Moroccan journalist Ali Anouzla, after terrorism-related charges were laid against him.

Over 60 organisations signed a joint appeal to Moroccan authorities to free editor Ali Anouzla, jailed on 17 September for posting a link to an Al-Qaeda video on his news website alongside an article critical of the video.

A joint submission to the UN UPR process of Cambodia focuses on the country’s compliance with its international human rights obligations in respect to freedom of expression.

Free content comes at a high price, says an International Publishers Association policy paper outlining the publishing industry perspective on Open Educational Resources.

As the next hearing of the trial of Ragıp and Deniz Zarakolu opens on 27 May, the International Publishers Association continues to urge the Turkish authorities to drop all charges against both publishers and release Deniz Zarakolu, who has been detained for close to 600 days without a verdict, immediately.

Two dozen IFEX members call on Turkey to free prominent translator and women’s rights activist Ayşe Berktay, winner of the 2013 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award.

In June 2013, the World Intellectual Property Organization will negotiate an international copyright treaty to improve access to books for persons who are blind or have other print disabilities. The International Publishers Association supports this objective.