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Philippines: Radio commentator Federico “Ding” Gempesaw shot dead

The IPI global network calls for an immediate investigation into the killing of Filipino journalist Federico “Ding” Gempesaw, a radio commentator who was shot by two gunmen on the morning of June 29. We demand justice for his killing and urge authorities to take all possible steps to safeguard journalists from further attacks.  Gempesaw was […]

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Pakistan: Veteran journalist Iftikhar Ahmed shot and killed

The IPI global network is shocked and saddened by the killing of veteran Pakistani journalist Iftikhar Ahmed, who was fatally shot by an unidentified attacker in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan on July 2. IPI strongly condemns his killing and urges Pakistani authorities to conduct a swift, thorough, and independent investigation and to […]

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Greece: MFRR partners welcome acquittal of journalists in Novartis criminal case

The partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today welcome the resounding exoneration of four Greek journalists and publishers who faced criminal charges and potential lengthy prison sentences linked to their media outlets’ investigative reporting which unveiled the Novartis pharmaceutical scandal. The acquittals represent an important validation of watchdog journalism in Greece and […]

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Netherlands: Policy debate on media freedom and journalists’ safety welcomed

The partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and other undersigned press freedom organisations welcome the publication of the letter from the Dutch Government to the Parliament of 29 June 2022 regarding a proposed policy approach on media freedom and safety of journalists. We commend that in preparation of its letter, the Government has […]

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