December 04, 2015
Egypt: Retrial for Journalists in Egypt 'Rabaa Operation Room' Case
IPI welcomes ruling, but cautions new trial must respect due process Read more »
November 09, 2015
Egypt: Egyptian Journalist Detained Over Investigative Story
IPI calls on prosecutors to release Hossam Bahgat Read more »
September 23, 2015
Egypt: IPI Welcomes Egypt Pardon of Al Jazeera Journalists
Cautions much more needs to be done to improve press freedom Read more »
August 29, 2015
Egypt: Egypt Conviction of Al Jazeera Journalists 'Outrageous'
The three-year sentence handed today to three Al Jazeera journalists by an Egyptian court is "outrageous and disgraceful", the International Press Institute (IPI) said. Read more »
August 19, 2015
Egypt: IPI Urges Egypt to Heed Press Freedom Recommendations
Releases plan as country approves draconian anti-terror legislation Read more »
July 31, 2015
Egypt: Press Group Calls for Freeing of Photojournalist
The International Press Institute (IPI) said today that it was increasingly concerned for the well-being of imprisoned Egyptian freelance photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid and… Read more »
July 27, 2015
Egypt: Verdict in Al Jazeera Case Test of Egypt's Commitment to Human Rights
IPI calls for pardon in separate case of six Al Jazeera journalists sentenced in absentia Read more »
July 08, 2015
Egypt: IPI Blasts Egypt's Proposed Ban On Non-Official Information
The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemned provisions of a proposed new anti-terrorism law in Egypt that would criminalise contradicting official reports on militant… Read more »
June 21, 2015
Egypt: IPI Urges Release of Al Jazeera Journalist Arrested in Berlin
German government reportedly detains Ahmed Mansour at Egypt's request Read more »
June 09, 2015
Egypt: Update - Deterioration of Press Freedom in Egypt Continues
Journalists in Rabaa Operation Room case reportedly held in inhumane conditions Read more »
May 07, 2015
Egypt: Journalists Facing Life, Death Sentences Have Difficulty Appealing
Supporters say defendants need to see verdict, which is still unreleased Read more »
February 12, 2015
Egypt: IPI Welcomes Egypt's Release of Al Jazeera Journalists
The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomed the announcement that an Egyptian court has ordered Al Jazeera journalists Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy freed on bail. Read more »
February 02, 2015
Egypt: Egypt's Release of Al Jazeera Journalist Welcomed
IPI says freeing Peter Greste won't weaken support for his colleagues Read more »
November 10, 2014
Egypt: Egypt Must Allow NGOs to Work Freely in the Country
The International Press Institute (IPI) expressed alarm today over the Egyptian government's decision to enforce a Mubarak-era law requiring all non-governmental organisations to… Read more »
November 06, 2014
Egypt: IPI Urges Egypt to Heed Global Criticism of Rights Record
The International Press Institute (IPI) today called on Egyptian authorities to heed criticism levelled against the country's human rights record yesterday during a U.N. review. Read more »
April 16, 2014
Egypt: Editors, Publishers, Urge Revamp of Media Laws
A resolution of the General Assembly of the International Press Institute calling on the Egyptian government to review its use of anti-terrorism laws against journalists: Read more »
April 15, 2014
Africa: IPI Members Call for Court Review of South African Bill
Leading global journalists are urging South African President Jacob Zuma to send controversial legislation to the Constitutional Court for review amid concerns that the bill could… Read more »
April 22, 2005
Africa: Failure of Governments to Respect Media Independence is Worldwide, Says IPI
On World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2005, the International Press Institute (IPI) calls on Governments to allow journalists to work freely and without suffocating restrictions. Read more »
June 22, 2001
Egypt: IPI Condemns Criminal Charges Against Editors
In a 21 June 2001 letter to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, IPI strongly condemned the criminal charges brought against Mamduh Mahran, chief editor of the independent newspapers… Read more »