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Turkey: 7th International press freedom mission concludes

Ankara, November 26, 2025 – A mission delegation composed of eight international press freedom, free expression and human rights organisations has concluded a joint press freedom mission to Türkiye. The delegation met with journalists, civil society, political party representatives, MPs, the judicial branch, regulatory bodies, and foreign diplomatic missions to discuss Türkiye's rapidly deteriorating media freedom environment.
Turkey

India: IPI, partners demand urgent protection for journalist Rana Ayyub following death threats

IPI joins nine press freedom organizations in letter to Indian police commissioner urging further steps to ensure the safety of journalist Rana Ayyub amid escalating threats
Asia and Pacific: India

Impunity Day: MFRR renews urgent call for justice for murdered journalists around Europe

War in Ukraine continues to see killing of journalists reporting on conflict
Europe

Turkey: IPI denounces fatal attack on journalist Hakan Tosun, urges swift and transparent investigation

The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the fatal attack on journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun and calls on authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to bring all perpetrators to justice.
Turkey

In Memory of Daphne: Media reform public consultations must lead to National Action Plan

On the eve of the anniversary of journalist's assassination, IPI joins call on media freedom reform
Europe: Malta

IPI joins 9 organizations calling on Ursula von der Leyen to address media freedom in Western Balkans

Coalition of media freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organizations calls on the European Commission President to address the media freedom crisis during her visit to the Western Balkans this week
Europe: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia

Bulgaria: Mission to examine media freedom and independent journalism

IPI to join press freedom mission to Sofia
Europe: Bulgaria

Sudanese journalist held without explanation since July

IPI calls on the RSF paramilitary to immediately release El-Rashid Mohamed
Africa: Sudan

Report: Media freedom threats in Europe in first half of 2025

Monitoring report records 709 press freedom violations across EU member states and candidate countries
Europe

Czech Republic: Ten demands for maintaining media freedom ahead of election

Media freedom groups underscore importance of cross party support for independent journalism and media freedom as part of a democratic society
Europe: Czech Republic

Gaza: IPI strongly condemns killing of five Palestinian journalists by Israeli military

The international community must use all possible diplomatic means to pressure Israel to ensure the safety of journalists
MENA: Palestinian Territories

Turkey: IPI condemns armed attack on Evrensel’s İzmir bureau, calls for urgent investigation

The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the armed attack on the İzmir bureau of Turkey’s Evrensel newspaper and calls on authorities to ensure the safety of critical media outlets and journalists.
Turkey

Gaza: IPI condemns targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalists by Israeli military

International community must act to end targeted attacks on journalists
MENA: Palestinian Territories

EU: After entry into force, political will now crucial for European Media Freedom Act success

IPI and MFRR partners commit to scrutinising implementation of landmark EU media freedom regulations
Europe

Gaza: International community must act amid reports of the starvation of journalists

IPI joins calls to ensure immediate, safe flow of food aid and allow journalists to enter and exit Gaza
MENA: Israel, Palestinian Territories

Africa’s Ministerial-level body on environment should prioritize strengthening climate and environmental journalism

IPI calls on ministers to recognize climate and environmental journalism as a critical component of national and international climate action strategies
Africa

EU Rule of Law Report: A welcome but insufficient response to deteriorating media freedom

IPI and MFRR partners respond to EU's 2025 Rule of Law report in new analysis
Europe: Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia

United States: Judge issues restraining order against Los Angeles Police Department over violations of journalists’ rights

Order follows more than 80 documented incidents of police misconduct towards journalists covering protests in Los Angeles
United States of America