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On World Press Freedom Day, IPI calls for all governments to reject attempts to limit press freedom

“On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2008, IPI calls upon all governments to combat limitations on press freedom and to work harder at ensuring that the media is able to report on issues of public interest,” said IPI Director David Dadge. “We are very worried that, while there is a growing […]

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Free expression groups call on Burmese junta to allow referendum campaigners the right to say “No”

Freedom of expression groups from Asia and around the world say a planned 10 May 2008 referendum on a new Burmese constitution is turning into a “sham”, with Burma’s military rulers banning campaigns against the proposed charter and threatening media that are less than supportive of the referendum. “Critics have been threatened with jail if […]

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IPI welcomes South Korean president’s commitment to improved media environment

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, welcomes President Lee Myung-bak’s recently-voiced promise to embrace a “press-friendly policy”, and invites him to go further by implementing much-needed legal reforms in South Korea. According to information before IPI, since its inauguration in February 2008, […]

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Letter: SEEMO expresses concern regarding recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media environment

Your Excellencies, The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from South East Europe and an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), is deeply concerned about recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media environment. According to information provided to SEEMO by the “BH Journalists” Association, […]

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