🇵🇪 #Peru: As President Keiko Fujimori takes office, IPI urges Peruvian authorities to cease the weaponisation of political power against IPI World Press Freedom Hero Gustavo Gorriti, who exposed widespread political and judicial corruption in Peru. buff.ly/r6Qq9iP

Peru: IPI alarmed by renewed attacks on World Press Freedom Hero Gustavo Gorriti

IPI expresses outrage over new legal threats targeting IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero Gustavo Gorriti in retaliation for his investigative journalism, which exposed widespread political and…

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Join the conversation: IPI is hosting a webinar on August 12 to discuss research findings on the threats #SLAPPs pose to environmental and climate journalists in Africa & the solutions we can put in place to address them. Register here: buff.ly/4szzCFL Read our report here: buff.ly/rMTI6Yi

🇲🇹#Malta: IPI continues to closely follow the ongoing criminal trial in Valetta of the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Yesterday, Daphne's son Matthew took the stand👇

Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told

Journalist’s son says his mother was examining leak from Electrogas, part owned by Yorgen Fenech who is on trial

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🇨🇿#Czhecia: IPI joins our Czech National Committee in condemning the unjustified decision of Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs to arbitrarily deny entry to a press conference to Deník N journalist and editor Zdislava Pokorná. Full statement from IPI CZ👇 buff.ly/kQs5xDG

🇲🇽 #Mexico: Following the violent killings of seven Mexican journalists in the first seven months of 2026, IPI urgently demands the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum take immediate action to halt the spiral of violence against the press. 🧵 buff.ly/UC8fl9D

Mexico: IPI raises alarm as violence against journalists escalates

Following the violent killings of seven Mexican journalists in the first seven months of 2026, the International Press Institute (IPI) urgently demands the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum…

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🇹🇳 #Tunisia: IPI joins 46 civil society partners in calling on Tunisian authorities to cease the jailings of journalists in retaliation for their reporting and end the weaponisation of Tunisia’s legal system against civil society. Read the joint statement: buff.ly/8ZNwhf2

Tunisia: IPI, partners call on Tunisian authorities to free unjustly imprisoned journalists

IPI signs joint statement calling on Tunisian authorities to cease weaponisation of legal system against members of civil society, free those unjustly imprisoned

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🇬🇹 #Guatemala: Today marks 4 years since IPI World Press Freedom Hero José Rubén Zamora was first arbitrarily detained. IPI reiterates its call on Guatemalan authorities to drop all remaining charges against Zamora & end their legal campaign against him. buff.ly/8IQUikm

Guatemala: IPI welcomes release of World Press Freedom Hero José Rubén Zamora, calls for all remaining charges to be dropped

Imprisoned since July 2022, Zamora has endured years of legal harassment and arbitrary detention

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⭐ At a special event at the Gabo Festival, IPI and @imsforfreemedia.bsky.social honoured this year’s recipients of the World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer awards, recognised for their resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. 📸: Rolando Mendez - NUKAK/Fundación Gabo

🇩🇪 #Germany: IPI is concerned by proposed amendments to FOI Act, which would pose serious threats to the public's right to know. We call on 🇩🇪 to scrap the plans to undermine Act. 🔗 Read more in the @CoEMediaFreedom alert buff.ly/5o83n8S Photo:Maheshkumar Painam/Unsplash

🇦🇱 #Albania: IPI condemns detention in Tirana yesterday of Citizens.al journalist Vjolanda Peca while she was reporting on a protest outside parliament - an example of a wider pattern of pressure on journalists reporting on ongoing demonstrations. buff.ly/t57DBH8

🇪🇸#Spain: IPI today outlines our support for leading Spanish online news outlet #elDiario following criminal defamation lawsuit filed by singer Julio Iglesias in connection with its reporting on allegations of sexual assault. Full statement👇

Spain: IPI supports elDiario after criminal defamation lawsuit by singer Julio Iglesias – ipi.media

IPI Spain statement elDiario criminal defamation lawsuit Julio Iglesias

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🇽🇰#Kosovo: Writing for Kosovo 2.0, IPI's Senior Europe Advocacy Officer Jamie Wiseman analyses the reasons behind the recent backsliding on #mediafredom in Kosovo, following the publication of a report of a mission to #Pristina that was joined by IPI👇 buff.ly/ugNkW6E

Analysis: The erosion of media freedom in Kosovo – ipi.media

This op-ed was originally produced for and published by Kosovo 2.0. It has been re-published here with permission. It was written by IPI Senior Europe Advocacy Officer Jamie Wiseman. Click here to…

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🇬🇪 #Georgia: IPI warns that the sentencing of journalist Vakho Sanaia to 14 days of administrative detention over a satirical Facebook post represents another shocking milestone in the rapid #mediafreedom erosion in 🇬🇪. IPI calls for Sanaia's immediate release. buff.ly/wO81a6q

Mapping Media Freedom: Georgia: Prominent journalist sentenced to administrative detention over satirical Facebook post (2026-07-22)

On 22 July 2026, Tbilisi City Court sentenced prominent journalist Vakho Sanaia of Formula TV to 14…

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🇨🇴 #Colombia: IPI condemns the July 18 killing of community journalist and coordinator Jader Durango. IPI calls on the Colombian government to conduct a swift, independent, and thorough investigation into his murder and hold the perpetrators accountable. buff.ly/JMrXBjV

Asesinan en Córdoba a Jader Durango, periodista y líder comunitario

Según Indepaz, su cuerpo fue hallado sin vida en zona rural de Tierralta. El presidente Petro señala al Clan del Golfo por su asesinato.

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IPI is honoured to name Hungary’s independent journalists a 2026 World Press Freedom Hero for their outstanding contributions to defending and safeguarding freedom of the press and Hungarian democracy under the former Orbán regime. buff.ly/SZL7rJx

Spotlight: Hungary's independent journalists named 2026 World Press Freedom Hero

Hungary's independent journalists serve as an inspiring model of watchdog reporting under pressure — and proof that a free press remains our most powerful antidote to autocracy

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🇺🇲 #USA: IPI condemns this latest escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to compromise source protection for several @nytimes.com journalists who reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One plane. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/b...

Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives

The government is aggressively seeking the confidential sources of Times reporters who wrote about the president’s new Air Force One. The Times has asked a judge to quash the subpoenas.

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IPI is honoured to name Patricia Evangelista a 2026 World Press Freedom Hero for her reporting on the human impact of the Philippines’ drug war. In conversation with IPI, Patricia reflects on her work memorialising those her government would prefer be forgotten. buff.ly/dzj46WI

Spotlight: Filipino journalist Patricia Evangelista named 2026 World Press Freedom Hero

For two decades, Patricia Evangelista has challenged official narratives and put a human face to the victims of state-sanctioned killings, memorialising those her government would prefer be forgotten

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🇽🇰#Kosovo: Media freedom has experienced a period of backsliding in the past three years, driven predominantly by political factors, tarnishing its status as a regional frontrunner on media freedom in the EU accession process. Read our new joint report👇 buff.ly/LIJrfkF

Kosovo: New report identifies media freedom backsliding – ipi.media

The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins partner organisations in publishing a report examining the state of media freedom in Kosovo, following a joint fact-finding visit to the country…

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🇮🇹#Italy: IPI is shocked to learn of the death of Italian freelance sports journalist Luca Esposito, who was allegedly shot dead and then burned. IPI calls on authorities to swiftly establish potential motives and whether his apparent killing was linked to his journalistic work.

#Kenya: IPI is deeply alarmed by the violent attack against NTV & The Star journalists & the confiscation of their equipment while covering the Ol Kalou by-election on July 16. We call on authorities to take action against the assailants & reinforce protections for journalists.

Media bodies condemn attacks on journalists during Ol Kalou by-election

The three media organisations called for swift action against those responsible, urging police to end attacks on journalists

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🇺🇸 #USA: IPI condemns a new Department of Homeland Security rule limiting the amount of time foreign journalists on I visas can remain in the U.S., greatly restricting the ability of these journalists to report freely on the U.S. to their international audiences. buff.ly/eCjxu4N

Trump administration drastically cuts length of foreign journalist visas

Visas will be shortened to 240 days, down from five years, and Chinese journalists will be limited to 90 days

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IPI is honoured to name Mónica González a 2026 World Press Freedom Hero for her unflinching coverage of the abuses of Chile’s Pinochet regime. In a conversation with IPI, Mónica reflects on courage, memory, and why journalism is a lifeline for democracy. buff.ly/jLQEfe1

Spotlight: Chilean journalist Mónica González named 2026 World Press Freedom Hero

From documenting the crimes of Chile's dictatorship to mentoring the next generation of investigative reporters, Mónica González reflects on courage, memory, and why journalism remains a lifeline for…

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🇪🇺 #EU: IPI welcomes the infringement proceedings initiated by the European Commission against 14 EU Member States over their inaction or delays in transposing the Anti-SLAPP Directive. Read the full statement here👇

EU: IPI welcomes action against 14 states over Anti-SLAPP Directive delays – ipi.media

The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomes the infringement proceedings initiated by the European Commission against 14 EU Member States over their inaction or delays in transposing the…

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🇷🇸#Serbia: Media freedom and independent journalism are under unrelenting pressure, deepening the spiral of violence against journalists and fundamentally undermining the country's EU accession process. Read our full mission report and reccomendations👇 buff.ly/cNshp4y

Report: A dangerous spiral of violence against journalists in Serbia – ipi.media

Record levels of physical violence against journalists, death threats and online smear campaigns, entrenched impunity, and tight political control over the media landscape – media freedom in Serbia…

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IPI is honoured to name @abzasmedia.bsky.social and Meydan TV as recipients of the 2026 Free Media Pioneer Award. As Azerbaijan's crackdown on independent media intensifies, journalists from both outlets have continued reporting from exile, and behind bars. Read more: buff.ly/DUMJIVb

Spotlight: Abzas Media and Meydan TV receive 2026 Free Media Pioneer Award

As Azerbaijan's crackdown on independent media intensifies, journalists from Abzas Media and Meydan TV continue reporting from exile and behind bars

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#Somalia: IPI condemns the detention of Puntland journalist Mohamed Jama Mohamud on July 14 over coverage of an ongoing local business shutdown to protest a tax hike. Authorities must release him immediately and allow journalists to report freely without fear of retaliation.

Puntland arrests second journalist after reporting on business closures over tax increase in Bosaso | Somali Journalists Syndicate

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#Somalia: IPI condemns the continued detention of journalist Suways Mohamud. She was arrested on July 2 after her platform, Suways Media, posted a video about the presence of a militia group in Garowe, Puntland. The platform is popular for its critical street interviews.

Puntland authorities must free journalist Suways Jama Mohamud arrested for her critical reporting | Somali Journalists Syndicate

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🇬🇪 #Georgia: IPI expresses alarm over Tbilisi City Court ruling which found TV Formula guilty of making a "false denunciation" in its reporting. This decision sets a dangerous precedent and serves to create a chilling effect on investigative reporting on matters of public interest. buff.ly/AWoPhza

Mapping Media Freedom: Georgia: Criminal probe launched against Formula TV on ‘false report’ allegations (2026-06-17)

On 17 June 2026, Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office announced the launch of a criminal investigation…

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🇺🇸 #USA: IPI condemns the Trump admin’s subpoenaing of New York Times journalists in retaliation for their public interest reporting. We call on the Justice Department to withdraw these subpoenas, and for Congress to step to the defence of the free press. buff.ly/oTZm1aZ

United States: IPI strongly condemns Trump admin subpoenas of New York Times reporters

The International Press Institute (IPI) expresses alarm over the Trump administration's subpoenaing of New York Times journalists in apparent retaliation for their public interest reporting.

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