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24 Apr. 2019

Russia: Reject "Sovereign" Internet Bill

IMS, together with 9 human rights, media and Internet freedom organisations, calls on Russian President Vladmir Putin, not to sign the so-called “Sovereign Internet Bill” as it will lead to further limitations of already restricted Internet and media freedoms in the country.

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24 Apr. 2019

Pakistan’s Cyril Almeida named 71st IPI Press Freedom Hero

Respected columnist Cyril Almeida faces treason charges for coverage of civil-military relations and militancy in Pakistan Cyril Almeida, an editor…

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16 Apr. 2019

Egyptian Mada Masr to receive 2019 Free Media Pioneer Award

Site is rare beacon of freedom in Egypt’s restrictive information landscape.

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