Latest News on Journalist Safety and Impunity

SEEMO notes alarming developments across region

The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), today expressed alarm at a number of recent media-related developments across southern and eastern Europe. Pointing to reports from Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Moldova and Greece, SEEMO Secretary General Oliver Vujovic urged authorities across the region to do more to create […]

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Dozens of journalists injured in Kiev clashes

At least 35 journalists have been injured in violent clashes that have rocked Ukraine’s capital since Sunday, the Kiev-based Institute for Mass Information (IMI) said today. Journalists covering the clashes reported being hit by rubber bullets and shrapnel from stun grenades, and having suffered beatings at the hands of members of the security services, the […]

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Egyptians approve new Constitution

Egyptian voters have approved an amended Constitution that strengthens guarantees of freedom of the press and expression and a ban on government interference in the news media. In response to the vote, the International Press Institute (IPI) today urged the interim government to live up to the spirit of the new fundamental law by freeing […]

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Assailants storm home of renowned Mexican investigative journalist

Mexico’s response to an armed attack on the home of one of its most-esteemed investigative journalists will indicate how seriously the country’s government takes journalist safety, the International Press Institute (IPI) said today. According to reports, a group of approximately 10 armed assailants stormed the residence of Anabel Hernández in Mexico State on Dec. 21, […]

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