🇨🇿 #CzechRepublic: A new bill which would overhaul the funding model for the Czech public media risks financially weakening the broadcasters, eroding safeguards for their financial independence and violating #EMFA, IPI and partners said today. Full statement here 👇
#Somalia: IPI is concerned about the ongoing prosecution of Mohamed Saleban Ahmed over his reporting on drought conditions in the Sool & Sanaag regions. IPI joins @sjs_Somalia in urging the authorities to allow journalists to cover climate issues without unlawful interference.
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#Ethiopia: April 22 marks seven days since the disappearance of @addisstandard managing editor Million Beyene who was abducted by unidentified 3 men who escorted him out of the newsroom IPI reiterates its call to the authorities to swiftly investigate & facilitate his safe return.
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🇲🇹#Malta: Eight and a half years after the murder of journalist #DaphneCaruanaGalizia, IPI joins #mediafredom partners in today urging Maltese authorities to make long-overdue media reforms an immediate priority. Read our full statement👇
🇰🇼 #Kuwait: Today marks Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin's 50th day behind bars.
IPI demands his immediate release and calls on Kuwaiti authorities to cease the use of security laws to target journalists. #FreeAhmed
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2 /2 The recent spate of attacks against journalists raises concerns about public access to news ahead of the August 2026 elections. The government must reinforce protections for journalists carrying out their public-interest role in reporting on political and election events.
#Zambia: 1/2 IPI strongly condemns the attack against @PowerFMZambia News Editor Alfonso Kasongo by supporters of the ruling party @UPNDZM. We call on authorities to investigate the attack and take immediate action against those responsible, who were caught on video.
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Shihab-Eldin's detention comes as Kuwait has intensified crackdowns on free expression amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. IPI is deeply concerned by authorities’ attempts to censor coverage of the war under the guise of national security.
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🇰🇼 #Kuwait: Seven weeks after the arrest of Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, IPI demands his immediate release and calls on Kuwaiti authorities to cease the use of new national security laws to restrict the free flow of information. #FreeAhmedEldin #FreeAhmed
🇲🇲 #Myanmar: IPI welcomes the release of documentary filmmaker Shin Daewe, who was released from prison today as part of a wider amnesty.
IPI calls for the immediate release of all remaining journalists unjustly detained in Myanmar. #JournalismIsNotACrime
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🇨🇿 #CzechRepublic: IPI and IPI Czech National Committee oppose a bill to abolish license fees for public service media, warning it would threaten the financial sustainability and editorial independence of Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo).
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#Ethiopia: IPI is alarmed to learn of the abduction of Addis Standard Managing Editor Million Beyene by plainclothes men. His whereabouts remain unknown & the police have denied having him in their custody. IPI calls for swift investigations into his whereabouts.
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This process must be legal, proportionate and aimed at creating a legal framework for independent public media journalism which rebuilds public trust. IPI is committed to supporting this process.
Tisza has a historic opportunity to model the re-democratisation of the public media in a way that strengthens rule of law and improves media freedom and pluralism, and provides a blueprint for other countries seeking to reform their media ecosystems in line with democratic principles and standards.
This has deprived the Hungarian public of their right to independent news and information, as guaranteed by Hungarian and EU law.
For more than a decade, the public media in Hungary has acted as a direct propaganda channel for the Fidesz government, excluding any diverse opinions and voices, and spreading disinformation and dangerous attacks on independent media and institutions at scale.
IPI has long called for a systematic reform of Hungary’s public media which realigns the news service with its independent public service mandate, in line with the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) and international standards.
But we urge the future administration to ensure that all changes are achieved by following the rule of law - as Tisza has publicly committed to - and carried out transparently and with full and meaningful consultation with the media, civil society and legal experts.
🇭🇺 #Hungary: Following the Tisza party leader and future Prime Minister Peter Magyar's statement today about his incoming government’s plans to suspend the news programming of the public broadcaster after it takes office, IPI stresses the need for systemic reform measures.
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#Somalia: Police fired live ammunition at journalists reporting on forced eviction protests by women & children in Mogadishu on April 9. Authorities should stop targeting journalists covering public interest events & instead guarantee their safety.
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🇭🇺 #Hungary: IPI and partners call for the establishment by parliament of an independent task force on media reform, which should develop a comprehensive strategy for constitutional, legislative, and regulatory change, in line with EU commitments, regulations and laws.👇
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#Kenya: IPI condemns the police attacks against journalists covering the April 11 opposition rally in Kikuyu Constituency, causing injuries and vehicle damage. We urge authorities to ensure the safety of journalists n the lead-up to the 2027 elections.
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🇰🇼 #Kuwait: IPI joins partners in calling on Kuwaiti authorities to release award-winning Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, detained under new security and fake news laws. #FreeAhmedEldin #JournalismIsNotACrime
IPI urges Congress to implement reforms of Section 702 that prevent governmental overreach and protect the civil liberties of all Americans.
Read the full statement ⬇️ ipi.media/united-state...
“Voting to reauthorize Section 702 under the current administration would essentially hand the president a new tool with which to go after members of the press for any reporting the administration does not like,” said John Daniszewski, chair of IPI's North American Committee.
Misuse and abuse of Section 702 to surveil and target Americans – including journalists – are well-documented, while concerns about leaks have made sources inside and outside the U.S. less inclined to speak to American journalists, particularly on national security matters.
🇺🇸 #USA: As FISA Section 702 is set to expire in the coming week, IPI urges Congress to oppose reauthorization of the statute until necessary reforms that would protect journalists’ privacy and communications can be made.
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Misuse and abuse of Section 702 to surveil and target Americans – including journalists – are well-documented, while concerns about leaks have made sources inside and outside the U.S. less inclined to speak to American journalists, particularly on national security matters.
🇭🇺 #Hungary: Following yesterday's historic election result, IPI outlines our main priorities for democratic reform of the country’s media landscape that are required to bolster #pressfreedom & regenerate media pluralism. Read our top 10 priorities 👇
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: IPI hosted a webinar to celebrate women on the frontlines of climate and environmental reporting, discuss their experiences, and explore concrete interventions by various actors to strengthen and support them. Watch the recording on the link below 👇🏾
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