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Burundi: IPI reiterates call for release of journalist Floriane Irangaibye

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of publishers, editors and journalists, reiterates its call on authorities in Burundi to release Rwanda-based journalist Floriane Irangabiye, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison earlier this month, and drop charges against her. Authorities in Burundi, instead of stifling the work of journalists, must respect press […]

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Kazakhstan: Authorities must investigate intimidation of journalist Dinara Yegeubayeva

The International Press Institute (IPI) calls upon authorities in Kazakhstan to thoroughly investigate an apparent arson attack on a car belonging to independent journalist Dinara Yegeubayeva. On the early hours of Saturday, January 14, what police later said were five underage culprits set fire to the journalist’s car. The suspects also threw a brick through […]

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Ghana: Four years later, still no justice for murder of journalist Ahmed Suale

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of publishers, editors and journalists, reiterates its call on authorities in Ghana to speed up investigations into the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale and to bring those responsible to justice. Failure to do so undercuts commitments by the administration of President Nana Akufo Addo to […]

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UK: IPI joins global media freedom concern about National Security Bill

The International Press Institute (IPI) joined a group of global journalism and media freedom organisations in raising concern about the National Security Bill currently before the UK Parliament in a letter to The Times newspaper in London. IPI Executive Director Frane Maroević joined the letter signed by 39 representatives from global media freedom and journalism […]

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