Letter: IPI condemns interference with foreign Kurdish television transmissions in Turkey October 14, 1998 His Excellency Mesut Yilmaz Prime Minster of the Republic of Turkey Prime Minister’s Office Ankara Turkey Vienna, 15 October 1998 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI) the global network […] Read more »
Letter: Yugoslavia broadcasters ordered to stop airing foreign programmes October 9, 1998 H.E. Slobodan Milosevic President of Yugoslavia Belgrade Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Vienna, 9 October 1998 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives, strongly condemns the latest Serbian government measures against the independent media, including the order to broadcasters to stop airing foreign news programmes hostile to Yugoslavia […] Read more »
Letter: IPI worried about worsening health of imprisoned editor in Syria September 22, 1998 His Excellency Hafez al-Assad President c/o H. E. Ambassador Riad Siage Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic Vienna Austria Vienna, 22 September 1998 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI) […] Read more »
Letter: IPI concerned about proposed criminalisation of libel laws in Greece August 24, 1998 H. E. Konstantinos Simitis Prime Minister of Greece Athens Greece Vienna, 24 August 1998 Your Excellency Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI) is most concerned about proposed legislation that would make […] Read more »
Letter: Reporter sentenced to 11-year prison term in Uzbekistan July 20, 1998 H.E. Islam Karimov President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Tashkent Uzbekistan Vienna, 28 July 1998 The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of journalists and media executives, strongly condemns the conviction and 11-year prison sentence imposed on Shadi Mardiev, a reporter with the state-run Samarkand radio station, who was jailed after satirising the alleged […] Read more »
Letter: Journalist imprisoned in Turkey June 17, 1998 His Excellency Mesut Yilmaz Prime Minster of the Republic of Turkey Prime Minister’s Office Ankara Turkey Vienna, 17 June 1998 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network […] Read more »
Letter: IPI condemns restrictions on military reporting in Sri Lanka June 10, 1998 H. E. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga President of Sri Lanka Office of the President Colombo Sri Lanka Vienna, 10 June 1998 The International Press Institute (IPI) the global network of editors and media executives, strongly condemns new restrictions on military reporting in Sri Lanka. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI […] Read more »
Letter: IPI concerned about US plans for press-control agency in Bosnia-Herzegovina May 3, 1998 Mr. William S. Cohen Secretary of Defence Department of Defence Washington, D.C. USA Vienna, 3 May 1998 The International Press Institute (IPI) the global network of editors and media executives, is most concerned over plans by the United States and its allies to create a press-control agency in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We understand that the proposed “Intermediate […] Read more »
Letter: Gambia radio station owner arrested and station closed April 17, 1998 H. E. Yahya Jammeh President of The Gambia Banjul The Gambia Vienna, 17 April 1998 Your Excellency The International Press Institute (IPI) is most concerned about the case of Baboucar Gaye, the proprietor of Citizen FM, and the continued closure of his radio station. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the […] Read more »
Croatian editor faces eight years in prison for libel April 17, 1998 The International Press Institute (IPI) the global network of editors and media executives dedicated to media freedom, is deeply disturbed about the litigation war the Croatian government is waging on the independent media. The leading independent Croatian newspapers are currently facing over 500 libel suits most of which have been filed by President Tudjman and […] Read more »
Radio B92 wins IPI “Free Media Pioneer” award April 16, 1998 Radio B 92, the principal independent radio station in Serbia, has been banned by the Executive Board of the International Press Institute (IPI) as the “Free Media Pioneer” of 1998. The station, represented by director and co-founder Sasa Mirkovic, will receive the award on Wednesday, 27 May 1998, at the IPI World Congress in Moscow. […] Read more »
Letter: Continued ban against independent newspaper in Liberia February 20, 1998 H. E. Charles Taylor President of the Republic of Liberia Monrovia Liberia Vienna, 20 February 1998 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in over 100 countries, is most concerned about the Liberian government’s continued refusal to give the […] Read more »
Letter: Gambia radio station owner and editor detained February 9, 1998 H. E. Yahya Jammeh President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Banjul The Gambia Vienna, 9 February 1998 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the detention of […] Read more »
Letter: Columnist for pro-Kurdish newspaper imprisoned January 30, 1998 His Excellency Mesut Yilmaz Prime Minster of the Republic of Turkey Prime Minister’s Office Ankara Turkey Vienna, 30 January 1998 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI) the global network […] Read more »
Letter: Croatian journalists forced back to court after original charges acquitted December 12, 1997 H. E. Franjo Tudjman President of the Republic of Croatia Zagreb Croatia Vienna, 12 December 1997 The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in over 100 countries, is most concerned about the continuation of judicial proceedings against Viktor Ivancic, editor-in-chief of […] Read more »
Letter: IPI concerned about Irish court decision to confiscate film and video tapes November 7, 1997 Mr. Peter Smithwick President of the District Court Dublin Ireland Vienna, 7 November 1997 Dear Sir, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from […] Read more »
Letter: Press freedom violations increasing in Commonwealth countries October 3, 1997 Right Honourable Tony Blair MP Prime Minister 10 Downing Street London SW1 Vienna, 3 October 1997 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media […] Read more »
Letter: Reporter sentenced to three-year prison term October 1, 1997 His Excellency Askar Akayev President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan Office of the President Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Vienna, 1 October 1997 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly protests the decision by a district court in Bishkek to sentence Rysbek Omurzakov, a reporter for the weekly Res Publika, to three years in prison for libelling […] Read more »
Letter: 12 Jordanian newspapers suspended September 29, 1997 His Majesty King Hussien ibn Talal The Royal Palace Amman Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Vienna, 29 September 1997 Your Majesty, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in over 100 countries, strongly protests the suspension of 12 Jordanian weekly newspapers. Stay […] Read more »
Letter: Turkish journalist refused entry to Kyrgyzstan August 13, 1997 His Excellency Askar Akayev President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan Office of the President Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Vienna, 13 August 1997 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network […] Read more »
Letter: Russian television crew detained in Belarus July 29, 1997 H. E. Alexander Lukashenko President of the Republic of Belarus Minsk Belarus Vienna, 29 July 1997 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the detention of a Russian television crew by state authorities. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation […] Read more »
Letter: One television and six radio stations shut down in Kraljevo July 21, 1997 H. E. Slobodan Milosevic President Belgrade Republic of Serbia Vienna, 21 July 1997 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI), is most concerned about reports that Serbian authorities have closed […] Read more »
Letter: Botswana draft communications bill poses threat to media June 28, 1997 H. E. President Sir Ketumile Masire Office of the President Private Bag 001 Gaborone Botswana Vienna, 28 June 1997 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in over 100 countries is deeply concerned about the draft Mass Media Communications […] Read more »
Letter: Argentine newspaper relieves fake letter bomb June 20, 1997 H. E. Carlos Menem President of Argentina Casa Rosada Buenos Aires Argentina Vienna, 20 July 1997 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media […] Read more »
Letter: Amendments to Jordan press law further restrict media June 12, 1997 His Majesty King Hussien ibn Talal The Royal Palace Amman Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Vienna,12 June 1997 Your Majesty, The International Press Institute (IPI) is most concerned about the threat to press freedom in Jordan posed by recent amendments to the 1993 Press and Publications Law that set sweeping restrictions on the media. Stay informed. […] Read more »
Letter: Proposed changes to press law in Sierra Leone threaten to shut down independent papers May 15, 1997 H. E. Ahmed Tejan Kabbah President Freetown Sierra Leone Vienna, 15 May 1997 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in 98 countries, is most concerned about proposed amendments to the press law in Sierra Leone. Stay informed. Stay […] Read more »
Letter: Zambia editor faces criminal defamation charges February 18, 1997 H. E. Frederick Chiluba President of the Republic of Zambia State House Lusaka Zambia Vienna, 18 February, 1997 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in over 90 countries, is most concerned about the upcoming trial of Fred M’membe, […] Read more »
Letter: Serb authorities occupy broadcasting station January 23, 1997 H. E. Slobodan Milosevic President Republic of Serbia Vienna, 23 January 1997 Your Excellency, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, […] Read more »
Letter: Draft bills threaten press freedom in Papua New Guinea December 17, 1996 H. E. Sir Julius Chan Prime Minister Prime Minister’s Office POB 6605 Boroko Papua New Guinea Vienna, 17 December 1996 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in 90 countries, is most concerned about the threat to press freedom […] Read more »
Letter: Independent radio station shut down in Serbia December 3, 1996 H. E. Slobodan Milosevic President Belgrade Republic of Serbia Vienna, 3 December 1996 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), strongly condemns the closing of Radio B-92, one of a handful of independent radio stations in Serbia. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and […] Read more »
Letter: Turkish independent media threatened over investigative reporting November 21, 1996 H. E. Necmettin Erbakan Prime Minister of Turkey Prime Minister’s Office Ankara Turkey Vienna, 21 November 1996 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in 90 countries, is deeply concerned about certain recent threats to press freedom in Turkey. […] Read more »
Letter: Police raid Kurdish-language television station in Belgium October 3, 1996 H. E. Jean-Luc Dehaene Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister Brussels Belgium Vienna, 3 October 1996 The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives from newspapers, magazines, broadcasting organisations and news agencies in 85 countries, is deeply disturbed by the recent police raid on the office of MED-TV in […] Read more »
Letter: Journalists imprisoned in Tonga September 22, 1996 HM King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV The Royal Palace Nuku’alofa Kingdom of Tonga Vienna, 22 September 1996 Your Majesty, Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and media innovation insights delivered weekly. Join us! The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors from newspapers, […] Read more »