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Burkina Faso: Authorities must protect press freedom, journalist safety

Following the expulsion of two French journalists and amid rising threats to the press, the IPI global network calls on authorities in Burkina Faso to ensure journalists can carry out their work without fear, threats, or interference. The fight against terrorist activities should not serve as a pretext to cripple independent journalism and critical voices. […]

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Turkey: International groups condemn broadcast regulator role in punishing critical reporting ahead of elections

The International Press Institute (IPI) and 20 press freedom, freedom of expression and human rights organizations call on Turkey’s broadcast regulator (RTÜK) to immediately stop fining broadcasters for their critical reporting. Journalists and broadcasters must be allowed to do their jobs of informing the public over critical issues and holding the government to account.  Instead […]

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Venezuela: Investigative journalist Ronna Rísquez receives threats after publishing a book

The IPI global network condemns the recent online threats against Venezuelan  journalist Ronna Rísquez, and calls on the Venezuelan authorities to carry out a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into these threats and to ensure Rísquez and her family are protected. Rísquez is an investigative journalist who has over 20 years of experience covering violence, […]

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Turkey Trial Blog: ANKA Editor-in-Chief faces trial for what used to be considered standard reporting

On February 21, 2023, a representative of the International Press Institute (IPI) attended and monitored the trial of journalist Mansur Çelik at the Ankara 14th High Criminal Court as part of IPI’s Turkey trial monitoring programme. Alongside IPI, Çelik’s trial was also attended by representatives from the Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS), Association of Journalists […]

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