The IPI global network welcomes the recent decision by the Bangladeshi government to repeal and replace the Digital Security Act, which has been repeatedly abused for years to harass and intimidate journalists. However, authorities must now consult with local civil society and human rights experts to ensure the proposed replacement, the Cyber Security Act, is […]

IPI is shocked and saddened by the killing of two Guatemalan journalists by unidentified assailants on Friday, August 11, and calls on the local authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. The armed attack that resulted in the killing of Edin Alonso and Hugo Gutiérrez took place in the Caballo […]

In July 2023, the IPI global network’s monitoring of press freedom violations in sub-Saharan Africa recorded 80 incidents in 17 countries. During the month under review, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded the highest number of incidents, followed by Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, which recorded 8 incidents each, and Gabon, with five incidents.   […]

Following last month’s military coup, the IPI global network today calls on the authorities in Niger to respect press freedom and the public’s right to access independent sources of news and information.  IPI has been closely following developments in Niger following the military coup d’état on July 26, 2023. The coup has already had a […]