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Released Azerbaijan journalist savours freedom

Azerbaijani journalist Eynulla Fatullayev, released from prison on Thursday under an amnesty after serving four years, thanked the International Press Institute (IPI) and other organisations for their support during his imprisonment, and said he was savouring freedom. Speaking to IPI by telephone he said, audibly relieved: “Thank you very much for all your support and […]

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IPI alarmed at media freedom violations in Yemen

Several journalists were wounded and one was detained after military forces loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh attacked Yemeni private satellite broadcaster Suhail TV on 25 May, according to news reports. Cameramen Mohammad al-Mekhlafi and Ahamd Firas both received injuries; Al-Mekhlafi is currently in stable condition in a Sanaa hospital, while Firas did not need […]

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Radio journalist killed in Ivory Coast

The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemned the death of a radio journalist whose station was supportive of former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo. Sylvain Gagnetaud, an editor and presenter at Radio Yopougon, was detained during fighting between pro-Gbagbo militia and forces supporting recently-elected president, Alassane Ouattara, some time around 8 May, Reporters Without Borders […]

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U.S. prosecutors subpoena reporter

VIENNA—The International Press Institute (IPI) today expressed concern at the United States government’s attempt to force a New York Times reporter to disclose his source of information about a Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.) effort to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program at the end of the Clinton administration. The newspaper reported yesterday that prosecutors on Monday served […]

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