This story is part of IPI’s Local Journalism Project. Read more here. Scrolling through the news on a mobile phone might be taken for granted in some parts of the world, but in many parts of Africa, it’s a luxury. South Africa’s mobile data rates are among the most expensive in the world, and without […]

The IPI global network today expressed grave concern over growing censorship in Thailand after the country’s telecommunications regulator warned the media against covering ongoing pro-democracy protests. Late last month, the Thai National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) “invited” media representatives to a meeting in which the NBTC made a series of demands, which were cloaked […]

The IPI global network is deeply concerned by YouTube’s removal of an election-related video from the Kyrgyz news outlet Kloop and a temporary ban on Kloop from posting further videos. While these measures have since been lifted, YouTube must ensure better protection for independent media outlets, especially during critical election periods. On November 26, YouTube […]

Pakistan is one of the world’s most dangerous countries for the press, and there has been an urgent need for legislation to ensure the rights and safety of journalists. Local media organizations, journalists and international community have worked tirelessly to change the situation and improve working conditions. After years of lobbying, the Journalist Protection Act […]