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IPI urges Bangladesh to protect journalist safety, release critics

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists, has expressed grave concern to the government of Bangladesh over recent attacks on journalists and the detention of noted photojournalist Shahidul Alam. IPI urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a letter to take robust steps to prevent violence against journalists […]

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Hungary: Critical TV broadcaster purchased by Orbán ally

The International Press Institute (IPI) today joined three other international press freedom groups in an open letter urging European Union officials to stand in support of media freedom in Hungary after an ally of President Viktor Orbán purchased the country’s last domestically owned independent television broadcaster. The takeover of Hír TV, announced on August 1, […]

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Nigeria formally charges journalist Jones Abiri under anti-terror law

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for media freedom, today welcomed the fact that Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri was finally brought before a court after two years of enforced disappearance, though it reiterated its call for Abiri’s release. Abiri, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Weekly […]

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Analysis: Use of courtroom video link violates Turkey journalists’ rights

Journalists across Turkey currently face significant restrictions on their right to a fair trial as guaranteed by Turkish and international human rights law. Among the restrictions are new regulations preventing journalists from attending their trials in person and forcing them instead to give evidence via a video-conference system known by the acronym SEGBİS.

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