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IPI condemns Sudan’s revocation of Al Jazeera Mubasher’s broadcast license

<strong>The IPI global network strongly condemns Sudan’s decision to revoke the broadcasting license of an Al Jazeera sister station as an attack on press freedom and the free flow of news. IPI demands that Sudanese authorities swiftly reinstate Al Jazeera Mubasher’s license. </strong> On Jan. 16, Sudanese authorities <a href=”https://english.alaraby.co.uk/news/sudan-revokes-licence-al-jazeera-live-tv-unit”>accused</a> Al Jazeera Mubasher, part of […]

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Turkey journalist threatened after reporting on student’s suicide

The IPI global network today condemned threats against Turkish journalist Faik Akgün and the newspaper Günışığı, based in the central Anatolian city of Elazığ, after the newspaper published a report on the suicide of a university student. IPI calls on Turkish authorities to protect Akgün and the newspaper against any threats targeting journalist safety and […]

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IPI reiterates support for Carole Cadwalladr as she faces SLAPP trial

The undersigned organisations reiterate their support for award-winning journalist and author, Carole Cadwalladr, who is facing a week-long defamation trial in London this week. Cadwalladr, who works for the Guardian Media Group in the UK, is being sued as an individual by millionaire businessman and political donor Arron Banks, best known for his role as […]

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Malta: Implementation of Public Inquiry recommendations must meet international standards

<strong>Our organisations note the <a href=”https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/PublishingImages/Pages/2022/01/11/pr220024/pr220024a.pdf”>announcement</a> by Prime Minister Abela of the appointment of a Committee of Experts to implement the recommendations of the Public Inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The Public Inquiry recommendations include the recognition in law of journalism as the fourth pillar of democracy, and the need to create […]

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