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Letter: IPI concerned about the press freedom situation in Azerbaijan and the violence against journalists

H. E. Ilham Aliyev President Elect of the Republic of Azerbaijan Office of the President 19 Istiqlaiyyat St. 370066, Baku Azerbaijan Fax: +994 12 92 35 43 H. E. Ramil Usubov Minister of the Interior 7, Husu Hajiyev str. 370005 Baku Azerbaijan Fax: +994 12 98 22 85 Vienna, 17 October 2003 Your Excellencies, The […]

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IPI criticises decision of South African Hefer Commission to widen pursuit of journalists

IPI is alarmed that although South African Hefer Commission is now “inviting” journalists to attend it is still threatening to use subpoenas if they fail to appear. According to information provided to the International Press Institute (IPI), the Hefer Commission is now “inviting” journalists to provide information to the body rather than compelling them to […]

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Letter: IPI condemns the assault on a prominent media lawyer

His Excellency President Robert Mugabe Office of the President Causeway, Harare Zimbabwe Fax: (+ 263 4) 728 799 / 708 820 / 734 644 Vienna, 17 October 2003 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, condemns in the strongest possible terms […]

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Letter: IPI alarmed at Irish government’s commitment to the formation of a statutory Press Council

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern Department of the Taoiseach Government Buildings Upper Merrion St. Dublin Ireland Fax: (+353) 1 678 97 91 Vienna, 13 October 2003 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, leading journalists and media executives in over 120 countries, is alarmed at the Irish government’s commitment to the formation […]

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