The International Press Institute (IPI) said today it was concerned that criminal charges brought against Aydın Doğan, a leading publisher and businessman in Turkey, could be a further attempt to silence the Doğan media group. On March 22, an Istanbul court accepted the state prosecutor’s indictment accusing Doğan, founder and honorary chairman of Doğan Holding AS, and […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomed a UN Human Rights Council (HRC) resolution highlighting the protection of human rights on the Internet – and in particular freedom of expression and access to information – as fundamental to any sustainable development agenda. Approved by consensus, the resolution expresses concern over abuse committed against persons exercising […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) has joined 22 other free expression organisations in urging the Algerian government to end harassment of independent media and to bring the country’s broadcast legislation in line with international standards. In a joint statement, the groups specifically called for the release of Khabar Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Director Mehdi Benaissa and […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today applauded the approval by Sri Lanka’s Parliament of a Right to Information Bill last Friday. The bill keeps a campaign promise by President Maithripala Sirisena, who said he would take vigorous action against the dismal state of freedom of information and press freedom under previous leader Mahinda Rajapaksa. “Enactment […]