Georgia: A year after Mzia Amaglobeli’s arrest, press freedom groups demand her release

Prominent Georgian editor and media founder now behind bars for one year

Georgia: IPI denounces appeals court verdict against Mzia Amaglobeli

The appeal verdict upholds the original conviction and sentencing in August 2025, which followed more than 200 days in unjust pretrial detention and a highly politicized trial

Spotlight: Imprisoned Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Mzia Amaglobeli is a symbol of resilience in the face of rising authoritarianism

Georgia: IPI strongly condemns two-year prison sentence for Mzia Amaglobeli

IPI calls for verdict to be overturned and for her immediate release

Georgia: Ahead of verdict, press freedom groups renew call for Mzia Amaglobeli’s release

Amaglobeli's arrest and prosecution comes amid a wider crackdown on media freedom in Georgia

Georgia: Following hearing, IPI and partners reiterate call for release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

IPI, CPJ, and RSF visited prison and monitored trial in solidarity with Amaglobeli, held since January on disproportionate criminal charges

Georgia: On news outlet’s anniversary, IPI renews call for release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

IPI expresses full support for all Georgian journalists who refuse to be silenced

IPI, partners call for release of Mzia Amaglobeli, end to crackdown on free press

Georgia: IPI demands immediate release of veteran journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

Georgia: Authorities seize bank accounts of Gazeti Batumelebi and Netgazeti ahead of Mzia Amaghlobeli verdict

Seizure order is a new front in campaign of pressure on media outlets and their co-founder

Campaign Call: Free Mzia Today

Journalists, newsrooms, press freedom advocates, human rights defenders, and journalists’ organizations call for Mzia Amaglobeli's release

Interview: How Georgian public broadcaster was distorted into a government mouthpiece

Former employee discusses the broadcaster's capture in an interview with IPI

EU Enlargement Package: Assessments must now translate into meaningful media freedom action

MFRR partners highlight key media freedom developments and concerns that should shape negotiations with EU Candidate Countries moving forward

IPI honours courage in journalism with Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer awards

Seven journalists recognized for their fearless reporting; Hungary’s independent media honoured for resilience and innovation in the face of growing pressure

Spotlight: Veteran U.S. journalist Martin Baron named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Undeterred by institutional resistance, Martin “Marty” Baron’s principled approach to public interest journalism has driven key conversations about public policy

Spotlight: Mariam Abu Dagga posthumously named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Killed by an Israeli strike, photojournalist Mariam Abu Dagga exemplifies the remarkable courage and determination of Palestinian journalists bringing the world the truth

Spotlight: Peruvian journalist Gustavo Gorriti named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Despite authorities’ attempts to silence him, Peruvian investigative journalist Gustavo Gorriti’s battle for transparency continues

Spotlight: Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

The media empire Jimmy Lai built sought to challenge the dominant narrative. Now he’s being punished for it.

Spotlight: Victoria Roshchyna posthumously named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Victoria Roshchyna’s legacy fuels calls for urgent action to free Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity

Spotlight: Ethiopia Insider founder Tesfalem Waldyes named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Despite constant government pressure, Tesfalem Waldyes has dedicated his career to preserving a space for independent, public interest journalism in Ethiopia