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 »
March 31, 2015
Nigeria: IPI Calls On Nigerian Military to Immediately Release Al Jazeera Journalists
Pair confined to hotel for over a week after covering military operations against Boko Haram 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 »
December 30, 2014
Africa: IPI Marks Drop in Journalists' Deaths - 98 Lost in 2014
Group says number still 'unacceptable', urges states to combat impunity Read more »
December 10, 2014
Africa: On Human Rights Day, 'Don't Give Up the Fight'
IPI short 'My Voice' highlights experiences of humanitarian photojournalist Giles Duley 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 »
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 »
October 30, 2014
Africa: Five Issues, Five Voices - #WEWANTCHANGE
Criminal defamation laws, the imprisonment of journalists, violent attacks on journalists, endemic impunity for such crimes and a spate of emerging restrictions on digital… Read more »
April 23, 2014
South Sudan: Juba Accused of Media Crackdown
Security forces in South Sudan have harassed journalists and interfered with independent media in the four months since the outbreak of fighting between rival political forces,… 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 14, 2014
Africa: Colonial-Era Defamation Laws Persist in Africa
A South African legal expert is urging journalists to get more involved in abolishing criminal defamation laws, saying she is “horrified” how little awareness there is… 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 »
January 11, 2013
Gambia: Intelligence Agency Frees Journalist
After three days in detention, The Gambia's National Intelligence Agency has freed journalist Abdoulie John. Read more »
July 29, 2009
Gambia: Months-Old Court Case Against Editor Rearrested on New Charges in June Revived
‘The Point’ Editor Pap Saine Is One of Six Recently-Detained Gambian Journalists on Trial for Sedition and Defamation, Following the Acquittal of a Seventh Reporter Read more »
July 27, 2009
Sudan: IPI Concerned at Repressive Media Climate
The public order police in Sudan have filed a complaint against female journalist Amal Habbani, editor of the "Tiny Issues" column in "Ajrass Al Horreya" newspaper over a 12 July… Read more »
November 06, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: Correspondent for German Newspaper Kidnapped in Conflict-Ridden Region
The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists, calls for the immediate release of the German daily newspaper… 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 »
July 29, 2008
Zimbabwe: Northern Irish Photojournalist Found Dead Under Unknown Circumstances
The following is an IPI letter to South African President Thabo Mbeki: Read more »
January 23, 2008
Lesotho: Journalist Faces Possible Death Penalty for 'High Treason'
The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, calls for all charges against Lesotho… Read more »
July 11, 2007
Eritrea: IPI Concerned About Ongoing Detention of Journalists
The following is a 10 July 2007 IPI letter to European Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso, World Bank President Robert Zoellick, and British Secretary of… Read more »
June 04, 2007
Kenya: IPI Concerned About New Media Bill That Undermines Media Independence
The following is a 31 May 2007 IPI letter to Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki: Read more »
January 04, 2007
Zimbabwe: IPI Condemns Government's Latest Attempt to Strip Publisher of Citizenship
According to information provided to the International Press Institute (IPI), Trevor Ncube, the publisher of the privately owned Zimbabwe Independent and Zimbabwe Standard, is… Read more »
July 05, 2006
Zimbabwe: IPI Condemns Government's Jamming of London-Based SW Radio Africa
According to information provided to the International Press Institute (IPI), the medium wave signal of the London-based SW Radio Africa is apparently being jammed in and around… Read more »
June 22, 2006
Gambia: IPI Welcomes Millennium Challenge Corporation's Suspension of Gambia
According to information provided to IPI, on 19 June, the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an organisation providing US congressional aid to… Read more »