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Philippine radio commentator shot and killed

The IPI global network condemns the murder of Filipino radio commentator Jaynard Angeles, who was shot and killed Wednesday morning by unidentified gunmen in Sultan Kudarat. IPI urges Philippine authorities to thoroughly investigate the case. Radio commentator Jaynard Angeles, who was also running for town councilor in Lambayong town in Sultan Kudarat, was shot dead […]

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Bulgaria: Serious threat against investigative journalist Atanas Tchobanov

The IPI global network today expresses serious concern over the warning received by one of Bulgaria’s most prominent investigative journalists, Atanas Tchobanov, about an immediate threat to his life. IPI urges Bulgarian authorities to thoroughly investigate the threat, take all necessary measures to protect his safety and ensure those responsible are swiftly identified. On 7 […]

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Kashmir: Journalist arrested for posting video of protest

The IPI global network calls for the immediate release of Kashmir journalist Sajad Gul, who was arrested by police on January 5 after he published a video on Twitter of a protest in which demonstrators shouted anti-Indian slogans. IPI strongly condemns the authorities’ actions and demands an end to the harassment of journalists in Indian-administered […]

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Poland: Veto of ‘lex-TVN’ a victory for media freedom

In late December, Polish President Andrzej Duda vetoed a controversial media bill that would tighten the rules around foreign ownership of media in the country, in a move press freedom watchdogs welcomed an important victory for media pluralism and independence. Critics had warned that the bill, adopted by Poland’s parliament on December 17, aimed to […]

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