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Ethiopian court adjourns trial for imprisoned Ethiopian bloggers and journalists

Three journalists and six bloggers jailed in Ethiopia since April under allegations of terrorism and related activities faced the 10th delay in their case today, as the trial was adjourned until Nov. 4. The International Press Institute (IPI) previously reported the journalists and bloggers were arrested in Addis Ababa between April 25 and 26 for allegedly working […]

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VIII South East Europe Media Forum to be held Oct. 16-18 in Skopje

The South East Europe Media Forum (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), the Media Program South East Europe of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the Central European Initiative (CEI) announce the VIII South East Europe Media Forum (SEEMF), to be held Oct. 16-18, 2014 in Skopje. The event will bring together media CEOs, […]

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IPI joins over 100 human rights organisations in demanding release of Bahraini activist

The International Press Institute (IPI) has joined over 100 freedom of expression and human rights groups to protest the imprisonment of Bahraini activist Nabeel Rajab. The prominent human rights activist was arrested last week and charged with defamation in connection with two tweets he made on Sept. 28 that Bahraini authorities allege were insulting to […]

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IPI urges Italian senate to amend defamation bill

With Italy’s Senate preparing for a final vote on a long-pending defamation reform bill, the International Press Institute (IPI) today called on the body’s members to adopt key amendments aimed at bringing the measure in line with international standards on free expression. As it stands, the bill, which was approved by the Chamber of Deputies […]

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