Journalists could face up to six months in prison and a $10,000 fine for reporting information about concealed handgun permits in Louisiana under a proposed law that appears headed to the state’s governor for signing. Louisiana’s Senate on Tuesday voted 33-2 in favour of the bill, which would make it illegal for journalists or members […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomed the arrest last week of a man accused of attacking two Ukrainian reporters at a political protest in Kiev and urged authorities to bring the other assailants to justice. RFE/RL reported that Interior Minister Vitaliy Zakharchenko told parliament on Tuesday that the suspect, Vadym Titushko, had been charged […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today expressed concern at Egypt’s apparent abuse of the country’s laws to intimidate journalists after two reporters known for their criticism of President Mohamed Mursi’s government were ordered to stand “expedited” criminal trials. On May 8, Magdy El-Galad, editor in chief of el-Watan newspaper, and Alaa El-Ghatrify, the newspaper’s managing […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today released a comprehensive report on the state of press freedom in Sudan, independently compiled by Sudanese freelance journalist Abdelgadir Mohammed Abdelgadir.  The report, entitled “Pens under Siege” covers the 16-month period between Aug. 2011 and Dec. 2012. Through interviews with Sudan-based reporters, editors, and publishers, Abdelgadir documented a multitude […]