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Over three years: Egyptian court extends detention of Al Jazeera journalists

The IPI global network condemns Egypt’s detention of Al Jazeera journalists Hisham Abdelaziz, Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim, and Rabie el-Sheikh. The Egyptian authorities must release them immediately. IPI calls on the Egyptian government to put a halt to baseless attacks on journalists, uphold its responsibility in protecting press freedom, and release imprisoned journalists in the country.  […]

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Czech Republic: What Andrej Babiš’s potential sale of Mafra could mean for the media landscape

Andrej Babiš, the former Czech prime minister and oligarch, will probably offload his media. Paradoxically, not because he is withdrawing from politics, but so that he can stay in it. This year it will be ten years since Babiš sent out what is probably his most famous tweet. The simple message set off wild speculation […]

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DRC: 11 radio and television stations suspended over the last six months

The International Press Institute (IPI) expresses concern over a recent series of forced suspensions of radio and television broadcasters by local authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group operating in the country. At least 11 broadcasters have been closed or had programs suspended […]

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Mozambique: Lawmakers should reject restrictive NGO law

The International Press Institute (IPI) calls on Mozambican lawmakers to withdraw a controversial bill that would hinder the work of non-governmental organizations. Among other things, the legislation would give the government the power to shutter NGOs, including those that defend press freedom and free expression. As it begins its new session, Mozambique’s parliament is set […]

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