The Vienna-based South East Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), is concerned by the latest pressures and threats exerted on the media by the Greek Golden Dawn party. The party, commonly described as a radical, right-wing party, obtained 6.9 percent of the votes, or 21 out of 300 seats in […]

A verdict in the trial of critical journalist Eskinder Nega and opposition figures accused of terrorism-related crimes is expected on Friday, May 11. Ethiopia’s crackdown on the media and freedom of expression has received bad press around the world, with major international media covering the issue and newsmakers from all around the world speaking out […]

Media activists in Syria have often been vilified for manipulating the news coverage in their YouTube broadcasts. While I agree that these cameramen cannot be seen as quality journalists in the traditional sense of the word, we should not forget the important role they play in keeping the international world focused on their country. Today, […]

International Press Institute (IPI) Executive Director Alison Bethel McKenzie issued the following statement today to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2012: “Hello. My name is Alison Bethel McKenzie. As executive director of the International Press Institute (IPI), I would like to remind you that today is May 3, World Press Freedom Day. It’s a special […]