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

Georgia: An escalating media freedom crisis

Georgian Dream’s erosion of media freedom has been a driving factor in the unprecedented period of democratic backsliding in the country

Belarus: IPI welcomes release of Andrzej Poczobut

Journalist free in Poland after being released as part of prisoner swap

Georgia: New laws threaten to paralyze independent media

IPI calls for stronger international response to Georgia’s crackdown on media

International Women’s Day 2026: Spotlighting the stories of women journalists imprisoned around the world

When those who hold power to account are put behind bars, society loses

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