The IPI global network condemns police violence against Albanian journalists during demonstrations in different cities this month. Police must refrain from violence against journalists and ensure the safety of media workers during demonstrations. On March 11, 2022, the Albanian police assaulted at least two journalists during demonstrations in the capital Tirana and the coastal city […]

Ahead of the 2022 general election, the Fidesz government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has continued its efforts to systematically erode media pluralism, muzzle what is left of the independent press and manipulate the market to further entrench a dominant pro-government narrative. This is the key takeaway from a new report published today by the […]

The IPI global network of editors, publishers, and journalists calls for the immediate release of Afghan journalist Bahram Aman, one of three employees of TOLO News arrested by Taliban intelligence forces on March 17. The Taliban must immediately release Aman, who remains in custody, and cease its harassment of the country’s journalists. The Taliban’s General […]

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) is organising a summit between March 22-24 focused on boosting media freedom, strengthening independent media and the ensuring the safety of journalists in Europe. The MFRR Summit 2022 will open with a video message by Věra Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, followed by […]