Albania: IPI condemns assaults on journalists during demonstrations in Tirana

At least 38 media workers assaulted, obstructed, or injured, most of them by police officers

Serbia: IPI and press freedom groups demand action on violence against journalists ahead elections

MFRR and SJN call on authorities, politicians, and EU institutions to act before October 25 vote

Palestine: IPI North American Committee condemns attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine

Committee calls for credible and thorough investigation

Russia: 20 years on, still no justice for Anna Politkovskaya

With Russia's own statute of limitations expired, IPI calls to strengthen international mechanisms for investigating crimes against journalists

Ukraine: One year after Antoni Lallican was killed in the field, MFRR partners demand justice

IPI and its MFRR partners mark the anniversary by renewing their call for effective cooperation between French and Ukrainian investigations to ensure that justice is secured

Romania: Attacks against journalists covering violent protest must be properly investigated

At least three journalists suffered injuries requiring medical attention

Israel: IPI and 10 partners call on authorities to protect NAZA filmmakers

Joint letter urges Israel to end campaign against Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor

Pakistan: IPI and partners urge prime minister to act on deteriorating press freedom

Nine organisations write to Shehbaz Sharif over disappearances, criminal investigations, and new restrictions on media

Sudan: IPI welcomes release of three journalists, presses for those still missing

Both sides in the war are still holding and disappearing reporters

MFRR Media Freedom Monitoring Briefing for Europe: January to June 2026

IPI contributed to EU-wide monitoring briefing by the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium

Lesotho: Armed men abduct and assault Newsday editor

IPI condemns the abduction and demands a swift and thorough investigation into the attack

Kenya: IPI condemns abduction of editor as attacks on journalists mount

The incident follows foiled June attempt as IPI calls for a credible and transparent investigation into Alex Kiprotich's abduction and release.

Mexico: IPI raises alarm as violence against journalists escalates

Seven journalists killed in seven months amid rampant impunity

Report: A dangerous spiral of violence against journalists in Serbia

Mission findings and reccomendations published following visit to Belgrade, which was joined by IPI

Bulgaria: Press freedom groups demand safety of journalist Dimitar Stoyanov is guaranteed following alleged threats

Bulgarian authorities urged to thoroughly investigate alleged threats against investigative journalist

France: Critical juncture for media freedom ahead of 2027 elections

Growing concentration of media ownership, abusive legal proceedings, and threats to journalists’ safety call for urgent action

Somalia: Escalating attacks against journalists in May raise alarm

IPI calls on the international community to intensify pressure on the Somali government to ensure accountability for attacks against journalists

Georgia: Arrest of police officer accused of attacking journalist undermined by widespread impunity

Arrest shines a spotlight on the wider climate of impunity for violent attacks on the press

Philippines: IPI condemns killing of journalist RJ Nichole Ledesma

IPI calls for an expedited, credible, and transparent investigation into his death

Guatemala: IPI condemns killing of journalist Carlos Humberto Cal Ical

IPI urges authorities to conduct swift investigation and hold perpetrators accountable