A new law in Ethiopia, ratified on May 24, 2012, will criminalise the use of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) communications, such as Skype, Viber and GTalk. “IPI is gravely concerned at this development, which appears to be yet another move by the government of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to control the free flow of […]

A Mexican crime reporter who mysteriously vanished last week along with her two-year-old son called into a local radio program on Friday to report that the two were well but that she was in fear for their safety. “My son and I are well, but for our own security I cannot say where I am,” […]

On June 17, as Greeks went to the polls for the second time in six weeks, two hand grenades were found in the courtyard of the Neo Faliro building in southern Athens housing the Kathimerini SA media group, which includes Skai television and radio. The first grenade was spotted by an employee while the second […]

In an open letter sent today, executive members of the International Press Institute (IPI) called on Israel’s attorney general to drop charges against an investigative reporter who faces up to seven years in prison for possession of classified documents. Signatories include 21 members of IPI’s Executive Board, who hail from all corners of the world, […]