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IPI, other groups seek justice for jailed Sri Lankan journalist

One year after Tamil journalist J.S. Tissainayagam was detained without charge in Sri Lanka, the International Press Institute and other media rights organisations remain deeply worried about his continuing detention on charges of terrorism. Marking the anniversary of his detention on 7 March 2008, the International Press Freedom Mission is calling for the unconditional release […]

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SEEMO/IPI concerned about physical attack on journalist Abdulhalim Dede during live broadcast

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), is deeply concerned about the physical attack on journalist Abdulhalim Dede on 19 February while he was on-air during the morning programme, Kalimera Ellada, broadcast […]

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IPI concerned about tax fine against Turkish media group

Turkey’s decision to impose a $490 million tax fine on the country’s largest media company raises concerns about possible efforts to silence the Dogan Media Group, a frequent target of attack by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the International Press Institute and the South East Europe Media Organisation said today. Turkish tax authorities imposed the […]

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‘Sinister’ detention of journalists must end, IPI tells Eritrean leader

The Eritrean government should abide by its own laws and release journalists who have been imprisoned for years without the benefit of a court hearing or legal representation, the International Press Institute said today. In a letter to Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki, IPI also urged the Eritrean leader to publish the location and health status […]

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