February 14, 2018
Ethiopia: IPI Welcomes Release of Jailed Ethiopian Journalists
The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomed the release of Ethiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye after more than six years in prison. Read more »
February 13, 2018
Ethiopia: Jailed Ethiopian Journalist Refuses Forced Confession
The International Press Institute (IPI) today called for the immediate and unconditional release of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega, whose presidential pardon remains in doubt… Read more »
April 25, 2017
Ethiopia: Jailed Journalist Nega Named IPI Press Freedom Hero
Ethiopian journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega, who has been imprisoned since 2011 after criticising his country's abuse of anti-terror laws to silence the press, has been named… Read more »
February 02, 2016
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Zone 9 Collective - Freed, but Still Under Pressure
Five bloggers due Friday in court, another blocked from travelling to U.S. Read more »
July 10, 2015
Ethiopia: IPI Welcomes Release of Ethiopian Journalists
Urges freedom for others behind bars, reform of anti-terror laws Read more »
November 06, 2014
Ethiopia: Defendants in Ethiopia Zone 9 Case See 11th Court Delay
An Ethiopian court this week delayed proceedings for an 11th time against six bloggers and three independent journalists, who were arrested in April in connection with their… Read more »
April 28, 2014
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Arrests Journalists, Bloggers
Ethiopian authorities have arrested nine journalists and bloggers on allegations that they worked for foreign human rights groups or used social media to incite violence, sources… 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 »
August 14, 2008
Ethiopia: Government Continues to Deny Three Journalists Publishing Licenses
The following is a 13 August 2008 IPI letter to Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi: Read more »
November 14, 2005
Ethiopia: Grave Concern At Threats By Ethiopian Prime Minister
H.E. Kofi Annan Secretary-General Office of the Secretary-General United Nations One, United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017, USA Fax: (+1212) 963-1921 Read more »
November 10, 2005
Ethiopia: IPI Worried By Prime Minister's Comments On Private Media
In an interview on 5 November, Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, told a reporter from the state-owned Ethiopian Television that elements of the local and international media… Read more »
June 29, 2005
Ethiopia: IPI Criticises Arrest of 4 Editors in Ethiopia, Says Government Must Stop Harassing Media
According to information provided to the International Press Institute (IPI), on 28 June, the Ethiopian authorities arrested four editors for apparent defamation of the Ethiopian… Read more »
November 10, 2004
Ethiopia: IPI Calls On Prime Minister to Reconsider Proposed Press Law
On the eve of his visit to Vienna, Austria, the International Press Institute (IPI) calls on the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, to reconsider the need for a new press law… Read more »