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Slovenia: Media freedom groups welcome court ruling on RTV SLO reform

The International Press Institute (IPI) and the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today welcome the decision of the Slovenian Constitutional Court to approve the passing of amendments to the law on Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTV SLO) and give our support to current efforts to depoliticise the public broadcaster. Our organisations believe this […]

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Kosovo: Law enforcement must protect journalists amidst escalating tensions

The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins the undersigned international press freedom organisations in expressing our deep concerned about the recent wave of violent attacks on journalists in Kosovo, which has been the most intense in the country’s recent history. We jointly call on the authorities to immediately put in place the necessary measures to […]

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Mexico: Authorities must investigate killing of journalist Marco Aurelio Ramírez Hernández

The IPI global network condemns the killing of Mexican journalist Marco Aurelio Ramírez Hernández, who was shot outside his home by armed gunmen on May 23. He is at least the third journalist to be killed in Mexico in 2023. We call on the Mexican government to thoroughly and transparently investigate any connection between Ramírez’s […]

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Philippines: Radio broadcaster killed as violence against journalists continues

The IPI global network is shocked and saddened by the killing of Cresenciano Bunduquin, a radio broadcaster at the station DWXR 101.7 Kalahi FM in the Philippines. IPI calls for a swift and thorough investigation into Bunduquin’s killing, and for those responsible to be held to account. Bunduquin, 50, was shot and killed by two […]

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