Press freedom conditions across Somalia took another blow last week, with a spate of reported attacks against journalists both in southern Somalia and in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland, according to the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and other local news sources. On Friday, 21 May, Islamist Al-Shabab militants raided the premises of Radio […]

After Israeli commandos boarded aid ships bound for Gaza on Monday and at least 10 pro-Palestinian activists on board were killed, concern mounted as well over the well-being and whereabouts of dozens of journalists reportedly on board. Many have been out of contact since the raid, with reports that some may be detained in the […]

The media in Bermuda today announced their decision to set up a self-regulated media council in the country by 14 September, 2010. The decision was announced in a joint statement which also highlighted a commitment by the media to jointly sign and adopt a Code of Practice by 8 June 2010. The International Press Institute (IPI) welcomes […]

A draft law, due to go before Italy’s full upper house of parliament next week, banning the media from reporting on criminal investigations before they come to trial – which can take years – has united Italian journalists in anger at what they have branded an attack on press freedom and democracy. The draft bill […]