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IPI condemns attacks on journalists covering U.S. protests

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today condemned the alarming attacks on journalists covering ongoing protests and unrest in the United States at the hands of police and in some cases protesters. Demonstrations and rioting have spread across the U.S. in response to […]

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Government’s discrediting of critical newspaper reporting damages UK press freedom

The International Press Institute (IPI) today joined partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) to write to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson raising concerns over recent moves by the government to discredit critical newspaper reporting and block particular journalists from participating in press briefings. 29 May 2020 Dear Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson […]

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Spectre of double blow to press freedom in Hong Kong

The International Press Institute (IPI) today expressed grave concern over the future of press freedom in Hong Kong as lawmakers in Beijing voted to advance national security legislation with the clear potential to undermine fundamental rights in the territory, and Hong Kong’s government announced a “review” of the local public broadcaster.  China’s National People’s Congress […]

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Fears over new Chinese security law for Hong Kong

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today expressed fear that a new national security law proposed by China will stifle press freedom and cripple independent media in Hong Kong. China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), currently meeting in Beijing, is expected to pass the […]

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