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Orbán’s illiberal theatre: How media access to the government has been eroded (Telex)

This piece is published in collaboration with Telex.hu as part of a content series on threats to independent media in Central Europe. Read more Find the original video on Telex.hu All the makings of democracy seem to be in place in Hungary, but these are all simply the props of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s illiberal theatre. In the […]

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DRC: Killing of radio worker underscores risks facing media

The murder of Michel Hangi, a radio technician working with the community radio Le Soleil Levant, on July 17, 2022, in Nyiragongo, in the region of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reflect the risks of violence facing journalists and media workers in the country.  The International Press Institute (IPI), the global […]

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United Kingdom: IPI welcomes proposed anti-SLAPP legislation

The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomes the announcement by the UK government of planned legislative reforms which will help protect public interest reporting and defend journalists from strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs). IPI and its global network recognize this initiative as an important step forward in the development of a legal framework which […]

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Ukraine’s ABO: Defending local journalism amid upheaval of war

Local and national media outlets continue to play a crucial role for Ukrainians during the war. Not only do they cover and document the truth but they also provide practical information for their audiences. Yet the war has seriously damaged all sectors of Ukraine’s economy, including its media ecosystem. Ukrainian newsrooms have faced unprecedented challenges […]

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