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Vietnam: IPI calls for immediate release of journalist Truong Huy San

The IPI global network calls upon the Vietnamese government to immediately release the prominent journalist and commentator Truong Huy San (also known by his pen names Huy Duc and Osin), who was detained on June 1, 2024, on unfounded charges of “abusing democratic freedoms.”  Authorities must release San and drop all charges against him.  San, […]

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IJ4EU Confidential: Unveiling the secrets of complex investigations

IPI’s IJ4EU programme will launch a series of free online discussions taking audiences behind the scenes of ambitious cross-border investigations. Scheduled for the third Friday of every month, starting in June 2024, “IJ4EU Confidential” will delve into the backstories of collaborative journalistic projects that have set the agenda in Europe and beyond. The live sessions will feature first-hand […]

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Africa Media Monitoring May 2024: Threats to press freedom in Nigeria, Uganda and Somalia

In May 2024, IPI documented at least 25 violations or threats to press freedom in 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. These violations affected 20 male journalists and 7 female journalists. Cases of arrests and detention were the most common violations documented, followed by physical, verbal, or online attacks and censorship. The highest number of violations […]

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Transition Accelerator: IPI launches call for news organizations in Europe with grants up to €20,000

The International Press Institute (IPI) is excited to  announce the launch a call for its Transition Accelerator, an EU-funded programme supporting news media developing innovative, market-specific solutions to challenges such as digital transformation, adapting to user needs and developing sustainable revenue streams.  The programme will support up to 18 established digital or legacy media organizations, […]

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