The International Press Institute (IPI) today said that the Lithuanian Parliament’s recent decision to remove two insult articles from its Criminal Code is a positive step, but called on lawmakers to completely eliminate criminal defamation in the country. Parliament on June 25 approved legislation to remove Arts. 155 and 290, which criminalised insult and insult […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemned provisions of a proposed new anti-terrorism law in Egypt that would criminalise contradicting official reports on militant attacks, calling it a dangerous move to censor critical voices. A newly drafted anti-terrorism bill, reportedly intended to counteract mounting militant attacks, threatens those who contradict official figures such as death […]

Japan’s government needs to take steps to address concerns that media outlets are facing pressure to temper criticism of the ruling party, the International Press Institute (IPI) said today, citing a number of recent incidents. Last week, during a meeting of 40 junior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) members, several lawmakers and a guest lecturer, popular […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) this week remembered journalist and long-time IPI member Gerd Bacher, who died of a stroke on Saturday at the age of 89. Known for his dedication to independent journalism, especially radio and television, Bacher served as the director general of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) for 20 years intermittently between […]