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Mozambique: Authorities must thoroughly investigate murder of journalist João Chamusse

The IPI global network condemns the killing in Mozambique of prominent journalist João Chamusse, the editor-in-chief of the weekly online newspaper Ponto por Ponto. We call on the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the motive and hold the killers to account. On December 14, 2023, the body of Chamusse was […]

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Mozambique: IPI calls on authorities to drop criminal defamation and slander case against journalist Leonardo Gimo

The IPI global network calls on police officials in Mozambique to drop a criminal defamation and slander case against journalist Leonardo Gimo following the journalist’s report on suspected corruption. According to reports, the current lawsuit was initiated by the district commander of the Police of Angoche, Cesarito Rumeia. He filed the case after Gimo, a […]

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Mozambique: IPI reiterates call on government to withdraw restrictive NGO law

As Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi is in New York this week to chair high-level meetings of the U.N. Security Council, the IPI global network reiterates its call on his government to withdraw a controversial bill that could be used to restrict the work of civil society groups, which play a vital role in protecting press […]

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Mozambique: Lawmakers should reject restrictive NGO law

The International Press Institute (IPI) calls on Mozambican lawmakers to withdraw a controversial bill that would hinder the work of non-governmental organizations. Among other things, the legislation would give the government the power to shutter NGOs, including those that defend press freedom and free expression. As it begins its new session, Mozambique’s parliament is set […]

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