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Joint Statement: Mission to Nepal

The International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal congratulates Nepali journalists for their coverage of the campaign and the historic election held on 10 April. Their scrutiny of the process and coverage was one critical factor contributing to a mostly peaceful election day. The Mission also congratulates its partner, the Federation of […]

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IPI / SEEMO strongly condemn attempted murder of Croatian media owner

The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from South East Europe and an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), strongly condemns the attempted murder of Ivo Pukanic, co-owner and director of Nacional, a weekly news magazine from Croatia. According to information before SEEMO, shortly […]

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IPI urges the United Nations to grant equal access to Taiwanese journalists

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, expresses concern regarding the refusal by the United Nations (UN) to grant press passes to journalists carrying Taiwanese passports or working for Taiwanese media outlets. According to information before IPI, for the past four years, Taiwanese […]

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IPI condemns resolution passed by Yemen’s Minister of Information to cancel the license of Al Wasat newspaper

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, is deeply concerned about the decision by the Ministry of Information to cancel the license of the Yemeni weekly newspaper, Al Wasat. According to information before IPI, Yemen’s national news agency, SABA, published a resolution that […]

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