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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 9h

We stand in full solidarity with Georgia's independent media and reiterate our call for Mzia Amaglobeli's immediate release.

Read more about Mzia's case here👇
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Georgia: IPI strongly condemns two-year prison sentence for Mzia Amaglobeli – ipi.media

The IPI global network strongly condemns the two-year prison sentence handed down today by a Georgian court to veteran journalist and IPI member Mzia Amaglobeli.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 9h

🇬🇪 #Georgia: IPI’s Europe advocacy team attended the event “Freedom Behind Bars: Standing with Mzia Amaglobeli and Georgian Defenders of Human Rights” at the @Europarl_EN endorsed by IPI and #MFRR.
#FreeMzia
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 17h

🇨🇳 #China: IPI welcomes the Media Freedom Coalition’s statement on the detention and conviction of Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan.

Zhang, who reported on the Covid-19 pandemic, was recently sentenced to four more years in jail for her reporting. She must be released.
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Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan - Media Freedom Coalition

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their strong concern about the detention and conviction of Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 21h

IPI’s Head of Europe Advocacy, Oliver Money-Kyrle, moderated a panel on the EU’s European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) and Anti-SLAPP Directive which examined how to ensure that laws safeguarding media freedom lead to real change and are properly implemented.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 21h

IPI’s Oliver Money-Kyrle, Jamie Wiseman, Teona Sekhniashvili and Kasperi Kainulainen are participating today in the MFRR Summit 2025 in Brussels. The event brings together journalists, policymakers, and civil society representatives to address the urgent challenges facing #PressFreedom.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 1d

“As a fragile ceasefire takes shape, we need as many journalists on the ground as possible to document conditions inside Gaza,” said IPI Executive Director Scott Griffen. “This means immediate and unfettered access by international media.”

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 1d

Gaza: As an agreement between Israel and Hamas comes into force, leading to a ceasefire after two years of war and the release of the remaining hostages, IPI calls for immediate, unrestricted access by international media to the Gaza Strip. buff.ly/nV6nEXX

Gaza: Following ceasefire, IPI calls for immediate press access to Gaza

IPI welcomes a halt to hostilities that have killed more than 230 journalists

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 1d

🇦🇱🇧🇦🇽🇰🇷🇸 IPI joins 9 organizations calling on Ursula von der Leyen to address the media freedom crisis in the Western Balkans during her visit to the region this week.

Full statement👇
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epa10950798 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (L) arrive for a press conference following their meeting in Belgrade, Serbia (archive image). EPA/ANDREJ CUKIC

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 4d

(5/5) Access to @sendika.org’s X account was blocked, citing “national security” and “public order.”
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 4d

(4/5) Journalist Mehmet Aslan is under investigation over allegations of membership in a terrorist organization, based on secret witness testimony.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 4d

(3/5) An investigation was launched against @birgun.net editor @kayhanayhan.bsky.social over his reporting and social media posts on student protests following Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu’s detention.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 4d

(2/5) Journalist Abdurrahman Gök faces a new criminal case on terrorism-related charges, reportedly based on secret witness statements.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 4d

(1/5) The broadcast regulator RTÜK has once again sanctioned critical TV channels with administrative fines. Among those penalized are @tele1comtr.bsky.social, @halktvcomtr.bsky.social, and @szctv.bsky.social.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 4d

#Turkey: Critical TV channels were fined. Three journalists faced investigations. Access to a media outlet’s social media account was blocked. Here’s our weekly round-up of #pressfreedom developments in the country.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 4d

🌐 @gijn.org’s #GIJC25 Pre-Conference Day is Nov 20! Join high-impact, invitation-only workshops at KL Convention Center on tech journalism, global health, & securing sensitive investigations.

🔗 Full details + registration:

Pre-Conference Day Events

Before the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference officially kicks off, GIJC25 will host a focused day of high-impact workshops and special gatherings led by top investigative journalists…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 5d

This year’s awards will be presented during a special ceremony at IPI’s 75th anniversary Congress #IPIWoCo25 in Vienna on October 24.
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IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival 2025 – ipi.media

Register for the IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival 2025, marking IPI's 75th anniversary, taking place in Vienna October 23-25.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 5d

“This year’s awardees are exemplary of the current threats facing journalists worldwide as authoritarianism gains ground, impunity prevails, and new challenges to freedom of expression emerge,” said IPI Executive Director Scott Griffen.

Our press release ⬇️
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Seven distinguished journalists named recipients of the 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero award

Awards to be presented at IPI’s 75th anniversary World Congress in Vienna on October 24

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 5d

📣 IPI is proud to announce our 2025 World Press Freedom Heroes, who have all displayed tremendous courage and resilience in the fight for free media.

🇬🇪 Mzia Amaglobeli
🇺🇸 Martin Baron
🇵🇸 Mariam Abu Dagga
🇵🇪 Gustavo Gorriti
🇭🇰 Jimmy Lai
🇺🇦 Victoria Roshchyna
🇪🇹 Tesfalem Waldyes

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 5d

On September 28, 🇲🇩 #Moldova conducted an election marred by Russian interference.

While the worst was avoided, independent media still face great risks. We discuss these with Anastasia Nani, Deputy Director at the Centre for Independent Journalism👇
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Anastasia Nani, Deputy Director at the Centre for Independent Journalism (CJI). Credits: Anastasia Nani. Collage by Kasperi Kainulainen / IPI

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 8d

#NIGER: IPI calls on Nigerien authorities to release four journalists jailed in separate cases over the past six months. Niger must stop weaponising cybercrime and national security laws to muzzle and punish the press.

NIGER: Authorities continue crackdown on press; four journalists remain behind bars – ipi.media

The IPI global network is deeply concerned over the imprisonment of four journalists in Niger arrested in separate cases over the past six months and calls on authorities to release them immediately.…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 8d

🇺🇦 #Ukraine: The IPI global network today strongly condemns the Russian drone strike that killed French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, and injured Ukrainian photojournalist George Ivanchenko.

Our statement👇
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 11d

#Ukraine: IPI is deeply saddened the death of French photojournalist Antoni Lallican in Russian drone strike today while traveling in eastern Donbas. Kyiv Independent photographer Hryhoriy Ivanchenko was wounded. IPI express our condolences to Lallican’s family & colleagues.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 11d

(3/3) Journalist @furkankarabay.bsky.social, imprisoned for over 4 months in a separate case, was acquitted of two charges over his reporting, but fined for "insulting" an official.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 11d

(2/3) Four employees of @lemandergi.bsky.social have been released under judicial control, facing charges of “inciting hatred” for a controversial cartoon.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 11d

(1/3) @sozcugazete.bsky.social correspondent @evrendemirdas.bsky.social was attacked by three unidentified assailants after covering a municipal meeting.
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