Repression against journalists in Egypt continues after authorities last month detained two journalists and held them in undisclosed locations before later accusing them of “false news”. The IPI global network condemns Egypt’s unacceptable treatment of Khaled Mamdouh Ibrahim and Ashraf Omar. Authorities must drop charges against them, uphold due process, and release all journalists languishing […]

In an urgent appeal, 60 global press freedom and human rights organizations, including the International Press Institute (IPI), are calling on the European Union to take decisive action against Israel for its escalating violations of media freedom and killing of journalists. In a letter addressed to EU leaders, the signatories urge the suspension of the […]

The Croatian fact-checking outlet Faktograf and the International Press Institute (IPI) have released “I never put my name on the doorbell”, a comprehensive guide and resource for journalists, fact-checkers, and media organizations facing escalating online harassment, particularly during election periods. The report is the result of extensive research and collaboration between Faktograf and other European […]

Adina Marincea, a Romanian journalist known for her investigative reporting on far-right extremism and LGBTQIA+ rights, has faced relentless disinformation campaigns and online intimidation aimed at discrediting her work and silencing her voice. The German daily TAZ and the International Press Institute (IPI) launch today a detailed case study that sheds light on the disinformation […]