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#IPIWoCo Wrap-up: Stemming the tide of impunity for killed journalists

Justice for killed journalists means holding the perpetrators to account. But how, when, and if these cases are resolved illuminates deeper trends within societies, panelists agreed during a Thursday afternoon session of the 2023 IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival. The session was moderated by Sami Zeidan, principal presenter at Al Jazeera Media Network. […]

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Bangladesh: Top government officials urging journalists to self-censor is dangerous and unacceptable

The IPI global network is deeply concerned by recent statements made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and the country’s chief justice, Hasan Foez Siddique, urging journalists to refrain from publishing any news critical of the state. The media have a right to operate free of government pressure and influence. Efforts by public officials […]

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Seven years into new era, Uzbekistan’s independent media fight for survival

On July 9, Uzbekistan, Central Asia’s most populous nation, re-elected its president, in an atmosphere which local independent journalists describe as extremely constraining for their profession, limiting options for real political pluralism in Uzbekistan. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was officially declared the winner of the race, receiving 87 percent of the vote, in an election described […]

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IPI opens new call for local media from around the world

Key facts:  Local media from around the world eligible for training, coaching and network support Deadline for applications: 27 August, 2023 Sign up for IPI’s media innovation newsletter to stay informed Sign up for the upcoming info session IPI is excited to launch its Local News Accelerator: applications are now open for newsrooms to join […]

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