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After Israeli soldiers intercept Gaza flotilla, concern for many journalists aboard

After Israeli commandos boarded aid ships bound for Gaza on Monday and at least 10 pro-Palestinian activists on board were killed, concern mounted as well over the well-being and whereabouts of dozens of journalists reportedly on board. Many have been out of contact since the raid, with reports that some may be detained in the […]

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Media in Bermuda announce plans for self-regulatory media council

The media in Bermuda today announced their decision to set up a self-regulated media council in the country by 14 September, 2010. The decision was announced in a joint statement which also highlighted a commitment by the media to jointly sign and adopt a Code of Practice by 8 June 2010. The International Press Institute (IPI) welcomes […]

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After high-profile corruption probe, draft bill ‘gagging’ media due to go before Italian Senate

A draft law, due to go before Italy’s full upper house of parliament next week, banning the media from reporting on criminal investigations before they come to trial – which can take years – has united Italian journalists in anger at what they have branded an attack on press freedom and democracy. The draft bill […]

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IPI calls on Thai government to launch full, transparent investigation into killing, wounding of journalists

As a tenuous peace returns to the Thai capital Bangkok after violent clashes between ‘Red Shirt’ protestors and the army last week, the International Press Institute (IPI) today called on the government to launch as a matter of urgency a full and transparent investigation into the killing and wounding of journalists during the violence. On […]

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