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Numerous journalists beaten and attacked covering Serbia protests

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today expressed serious concern over numerous incidents of violence towards journalists and media workers documenting protests in Serbia. Over the last two nights, IPI documented at least 11 different incidents involving physical attacks, beatings, threats to journalists’ […]

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Malaysia launches sedition investigation over Al Jazeera documentary

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today condemned a Malaysian police investigation against Al Jazeera after the broadcaster aired a documentary on the plight of migrant workers in the country. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Malaysian police have launched an investigation […]

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Renewed call for justice 1,000 days after assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia

12 July marks 1,000 days since the assassination of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. On this anniversary, we, the undersigned organisations, once again demand justice for all those involved in her murder and the corruption she exposed.  In recent weeks, yet more disturbing revelations of state corruption and impunity related to the case continue […]

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Transparent investigation needed into death threats against Bulgarian journalist

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today called on the chief prosecutor in Bulgaria to ensure a transparent investigation is conducted into recent death threats against investigative journalist Nikolay Staykov. Staykov, a well-known Bulgarian journalist who co-founded the NGO Anti-Corruption Fund, told IPI […]

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