The International Press Institute (IPI) called on Mexican federal authorities to immediately and thoroughly investigate the murder of a crime reporter in the state of Oaxaca. According to Mexican media reports, Oaxaca police discovered the body of Alberto López Bello, a crime reporter for the regional newspaper El Imparcial, alongside that of Alejandro Franco, an […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemned the apparent attempted bombing of an Italian newspaper’s offices this week. La Stampa’s offices in Turin received a package containing a cloth compact disc carrier with explosive powder, cables and a detonator inside. The device did not explode when opened Tuesday, but investigators reportedly said it was capable […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today expressed concern at Australia’s attempt to force journalists to reveal their sources – an act that contravenes a fundamental journalistic right. Five Australian journalists – Fairfax Media reporters Adele Ferguson, Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie and Philip Dorling and The West Australian’s Steve Pennells – were served subpoenas last month […]

A report released by the International Press Institute (IPI) and the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) following their February joint press-freedom mission to Mexico states that the new Mexican federal government must work to fully implement recent institutional measures designed to improve journalist safety. The report also reveals that Mexican state governments […]