The International Press Institute (IPI) is a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists. Our mission is to defend media freedom and support independent journalism. #FreeMediaFreeWorld | ipi.mediahttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mkac6xqjrp2r🟠 This March, IPI kicked off our first Global #AI Accelerator for Media! The accelerator offers 8 months of funding and advisory support for small- to 15 medium-sized #IndependentMedia from Global Majority countries. Learn more: buff.ly/yb97Wqn https://buff.ly/yb97Wqn24 Apr 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkac6xqjrp2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mka2773jrr2s🇭🇺 #Hungary: IPI hails the remarkable resilience of our members and the wider independent media community in Hungary, who have held power to account and sustained democracy amid authoritarian drift under the government of PM Orbán. buff.ly/tClFkiD https://buff.ly/tClFkiD24 Apr 2026 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka2773jrr2shttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mk6is6dk3u2r🇱🇧 #Lebanon: IPI condemns the killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who was targeted by an Israeli strike while sheltering in a house, as an apparent war crime. IPI demands immediate action to hold Israel accountable for Khalil’s killing. buff.ly/NsYtTQ4 https://ipi.media/lebanon-lebanese-journalist-amal-khalil-killed-in-targeted-attack-by-israel/23 Apr 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6is6dk3u2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mk67k4v4nj22#Gambia: 1/4 IPI joins media bodies in calling the government to amend controversial provisions in the Gambia Broadcasting & Online Content Regulations 2025 which broadly expand the powers of the state regulator beyond technical & market regulation duties, threatening press freedom buff.ly/I4maNmu https://gpu.gm/gpu-position-paper-on-the-draft-national-press-accreditation-policy-and-the-broadcasting-and-online-content-regulations-2025/23 Apr 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk67k4v4nj22https://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mk67ddc36s2o🇰🇼 #Kuwait: IPI welcomes news that Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been acquitted by a Kuwaiti court and is expected to be released shortly, after more than seven weeks behind bars. He should never have been imprisoned in the first place. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Apr 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk67ddc36s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mk5jqaix4r2a#Nigeria: IPI notes with concern recent “code of conduct” warning by broadcasting regulator, which raises serious concerns about press freedom ahead of the 2027 elections. IPI urges the authorities not to interfere with independent media reporting. https://buff.ly/13xMVN723 Apr 2026 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5jqaix4r2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mk3otlqsx62r🇨🇿 #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 👇 https://buff.ly/hXiWMSh22 Apr 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3otlqsx62rhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mk3b4yrlke2o#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. buff.ly/IFPmB3i https://sjsyndicate.org/2026/04/20/somaliland-sanaag-regional-prosecutor-must-drop-case-against-journalist-suute-over-drought-reporting/22 Apr 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3b4yrlke2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mk35ijqm2h2r#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. buff.ly/iTSClec https://ipi.media/ethiopia-addis-standard-managing-editor-million-beyene-abducted/22 Apr 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk35ijqm2h2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mk2yap6dbz2r🇲🇹#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👇 https://buff.ly/KoqC6LZ22 Apr 2026 07:33 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2yap6dbz2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjzarzv6hi2s🇰🇼 #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 Our statement: buff.ly/ITLDE0s21 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzarzv6hi2shttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjykwyisrj2p #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. buff.ly/NnTWGrj21 Apr 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjykwyisrj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjwzlxaflk2m🇰🇼 #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 #FreeAhmed20 Apr 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwzlxaflk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjp2ruftbv27🇲🇲 #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 https://www.rfa.org/english/about/releases/2026/04/17/release-of-myanmar-rfa-contributor-shin-daewe/17 Apr 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp2ruftbv27https://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjou4fyaqz23🇨🇿 #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). Full statement👇 https://buff.ly/2HyTZtx17 Apr 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjou4fyaqz23https://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjm7vcwkvc2o#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. buff.ly/6Fg308A https://addisstandard.com/statement-on-the-abduction-of-addis-standard-managing-editor-by-plainclothes-men-from-his-workplace/#google_vignette16 Apr 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjm7vcwkvc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjkdy5mjqi2c🇭🇺 #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. buff.ly/0hIs0Zr15 Apr 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkdy5mjqi2chttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjk6jr7qou2a#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. buff.ly/B9hbclR https://sjsyndicate.org/2026/04/11/sjs-concerned-by-somali-officials-threats-against-journalists-and-media-ahead-of-federal-government-term-expiry/15 Apr 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk6jr7qou2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjk3l5u7jx2m🇭🇺 #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.👇 buff.ly/Wt2eMSf https://ipi.media/hungary-media-freedom-reform-must-be-priority-for-incoming-tisza-government/15 Apr 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk3l5u7jx2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjjzu2arik2u#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. buff.ly/zgr7y2c https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/623056-nairobi-journalists-heartbroken-police-teargas-covering-rigathi-gachaguas-rally/15 Apr 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjzu2arik2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjhnhtprd32u🇰🇼 #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 https://buff.ly/Vc7cwvi14 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhnhtprd32uhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjfccyta3c2i🇺🇸 #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. https://ipi.media/united-states-reauthorization-of-section-702-must-include-reforms-protecting-journalists/13 Apr 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfccyta3c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mjemx3h4jq2c🇭🇺 #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 👇 buff.ly/s9NQZ2N13 Apr 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjemx3h4jq2chttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mje5uuaymt2a#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 👇🏾 buff.ly/bUCy0Ym https://ipi.media/ipimedia/women-journalists-shaping-climate-and-environmental-reporting-in-africa/13 Apr 2026 05:43 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mje5uuaymt2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mj5jfxvnzd2i🇬🇪 #Georgia: IPI World Press Freedom Hero, Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder and CEO of two of Georgia’s most prominent independent media outlets, Batumelebi and @netgazeti.org, has been unjustly imprisoned for over one year and three months. 👉 Read more about Mzia’s case here: buff.ly/Gtyc5hB10 Apr 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5jfxvnzd2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mj554a7c4o24🇭🇺#Hungary: Ahead of the general election on 12 April, IPI today outlines our top priorities for democratic reform of the country’s media landscape that are required to bolster #pressfreedom & regenerate media pluralism after years of sustained decline👇 https://buff.ly/s9NQZ2N10 Apr 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj554a7c4o24https://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mj54ds34h72r🇷🇸 #Serbia: Twenty-seven years after the assassination of newspaper publisher and editor Slavko Ćuruvija in Belgrade, IPI and partners again urged the Serbian state to uphold its responsibility to end the impunity for his murder. 👇 https://buff.ly/DM17vBm10 Apr 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj54ds34h72rhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mj335b272c2k🇪🇹 #Ethiopia: Today marks 3 years since the arrest of journalist Meskerem Abera on spurious terrorism charges. Next month, she will file her defense in court. IPI calls for her immediate release with all charges dropped. Read her story: https://buff.ly/TPs9GVv09 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj335b272c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mj2vk4pgw32l🇦🇿 #Azerbaijan: IPI condemns the recent Supreme Court verdicts upholding politically-motivated prison sentences handed down to seven journalists in the so-called “Abzas Media case.” These rulings serve the Aliyev regime’s longstanding goal of wiping out free press within the country. https://buff.ly/YSjwd4809 Apr 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2vk4pgw32lhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalfreemedia.bsky.social/post/3mj2lpdnoph2i🇬🇷#Greece: The 2021 assassination of crime reporter Giorgos #Karaivaz is the only case involving the killing of a journalist in the EU in the last decade to remain in a state of total impunity, with no convictions or justice secured. Our full statement👇 buff.ly/cQTkblI https://ipi.media/greece-five-years-without-justice-for-killing-of-crime-reporter-giorgos-karaivaz/09 Apr 2026 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:v5xtahw2zmh25vb66ovfy5fw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2lpdnoph2i