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Egypt pressed to curb violence against journalists

Egyptian leaders must act immediately to curb police intimidation of media workers and provide a safer working environment for journalists, who have endured months of attacks from street mobs as well as security agents, the International Press Institute (IPI) said in a report released today. Since the military-led ouster of Egypt’s democratically elected president last […]

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Long-time Mexican journalist found dead days after abduction

The International Press Institute (IPI) today urged Mexican authorities to conduct a full investigation into the murder of Mexican journalist Jorge Torres Palacios, whose body was found on June 2, four days after he was kidnapped by his home in Acapulco, Guerrero state. The long-time journalist had worked as the spokesman for the Health Office […]

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Brazilian cameraman covering protests declared dead

The International Press Institute is saddened by the passing of award-winning Brazilian video journalist, Santiago Andrade, on Feb. 10. Andrade, 49, was declared brain dead after being hit in the head by an explosive device as he was covering street protests in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 6. The device, described as a firecracker, had […]

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IPI urges investigation into death of Russian photojournalist in Ukraine

The International Press Institute (IPI) today called for a full investigation into the fate of a Russian photojournalist whose death was confirmed today nearly a month after he went missing in eastern Ukraine. “We are saddened to learn of Andrei Stenin’s death,” IPI Senior Press Freedom Adviser Steven M. Ellis said. “Our thoughts are with […]

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