The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, condemns the killing of Reuters cameraman Fadel Shana in Gaza. According to information before IPI, Shana was killed by a tank shell on 16 April, near the Al Bureij refugee camp, just after he exited his […]

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, calls on U.S. military authorities to abide by an Iraqi judicial panel decision ordering the immediate release of Bilal Hussein. According to information before IPI, in decisions dated April 9 and April 13, an Iraqi judicial […]

Vienna , 15 April 2008 Your Excellency, We the undersigned, representing the International Press Institute and the international media, are writing to urge you to return the disputed Press Act (“the Act”) to the Slovak Parliament for further consideration and discussion. The Act contains controversial changes to Slovakia’s current media legislation and was approved on […]

The International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal congratulates Nepali journalists for their coverage of the campaign and the historic election held on 10 April. Their scrutiny of the process and coverage was one critical factor contributing to a mostly peaceful election day. The Mission also congratulates its partner, the Federation of […]