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Ethiopia expels New York Times journalist

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists, today vehemently condemned the Ethiopian government’s decision to expel The New York Times journalist Simon Marks describing it as an attempt to stifle the media. According to media reports, Simon Marks was summoned by the authorities on May 20 and […]

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IPI urges release of Egyptian journalists Hamdi al-Zaeem and Ahmed Khalifa

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today condemned the imprisonment of Egyptian journalists Hamdi al-Zaeem and Ahmed Khalifa. Al-Zaeem, a freelance photojournalist, and Khalifa, a freelance reporter, have been detained in two separate cases since the beginning of January. According to news reports […]

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IPI appoints Jacqui Park to coordinate network strategy

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, journalists and media executives for press freedom, is pleased to announce that Jacqui Park has joined its senior management team as Head of Network Strategy and Innovation. IPI Executive Director Barbara Trionfi said: “This is a big moment for journalism and IPI as we launch […]

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IPI North America Committee condemns attacks on journalists, urges U.S. to guarantee media safety

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, journalists and media executives for press freedom, along with IPI’s North American Committee, condemn in the strongest possible terms the numerous verbal and physical attacks against journalists who covered the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.  Journalists were targeted by members of a pro-Trump […]

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