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Greece: MFFR to launch report examining challenges for independent reporting

On 28 March 2022, the International Press Institute (IPI) will join its partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response to publish the report of an online fact-finding mission to Greece that took place in December. Under the title ‘Controlling the Message: Challenges for independent reporting in Greece’, the report reflects the mission’s findings and recommendations on: The assassination of […]

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IPI publishes report on media capture in the Czech Republic

The International Press Institute (IPI) today published a new report on media freedom and independence in the Czech Republic. The report focuses on the spread of media capture under the former government of Andrej Babiš and sets forth recommendations for the new government of Petr Fiala to reform and strengthen independence and pluralism in the […]

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Uganda: Two journalists held on charges of ‘cyber stalking’ the president

The IPI global network of journalists, publishers, and editors calls for the immediate release of Norman Tumuhimbise and Faridah Bikobere, journalists with Uganda’s Alternative Digitalk TV who were arrested on March 10. Authorities must drop the charges against Tumuhimbise and Bikobere, who are being held for “cyber stalking” the Ugandan president, and cease their harassment […]

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Albania: Journalists assaulted by police during demonstrations

The IPI global network condemns police violence against Albanian journalists during demonstrations in different cities this month. Police must refrain from violence against journalists and ensure the safety of media workers during demonstrations. On March 11, 2022, the Albanian police assaulted at least two journalists during demonstrations in the capital Tirana and the coastal city […]

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