The IPI global network welcomes the acquittal of Nigerian journalist Agba Jalingo of Cross River Watch newspaper by the Abuja Federal High Court on July 8 on cybercrime charges. The court’s decision is a landmark step in enforcing fundamental rights and protecting press freedom in the face of the increasing weaponization of cybercrime laws globally […]

The IPI global network today condemns the detention of journalist Zhanna Kyselova, the former editor of local newspaper Kakhovska Zorya, by Russian occupying authorities in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Kyselova’s detention is a renewed reminder of the dire situation faced by dozens of Ukrainian journalists held in Russian captivity. According to Ukrainian authorities, Kyselova was detained […]

The IPI global network condemns attacks on journalists in Kenya covering ongoing public protests against tax-rise legislation. Between June 18 and June 25, amid the protests and an ensuing police crackdown, reporters have faced several incidents of physical assault, arrest and detention, and the damaging of equipment by both the security forces and the protestors. […]

The undersigned members of the Media freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) welcome the start of the trial, on 26 June, of two suspects accused of the 2021 killing of Greek investigative journalist, Giorgos Karaivaz. We also call on the authorities to redouble efforts to identify those who ordered his murder.  Giorgos Karaivaz was shot dead on […]