Vietnamese and Turkish publishers nominated for IPA Freedom to Publish Prize
Six publishers have been short-listed for the 2014 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize, which will be awarded during the London Book Fair on April 8th.
French publishers defend children’s book from politician’s attack
The French publishing industry has rallied to the defence of children’s literature after a leading politician publically attacked a children’s book.
IPA protests “unjust detention” of Yao Wentian. 73 year-old publisher in custody for producing critical book about China’s president
The IPA calls on the Chinese authorities to immediately release Yao Wentian, a 73 year-old publisher who has been detained without trial since October.
IPA Freedom to Publish Prize 2014: Open for nominations!
The IPA Freedom to Publish Prize is awarded every 2 years for exemplary courage in upholding freedom of expression and freedom to publish.
Turkey: Stop putting writers and publishers in prison!
Ola Wallin, the IPA’s new Freedom to Publish Committee Chair, has highlighted Turkey’s failures to protect freedom of expression and freedom to publish, calling attention to the continued detention of Deniz Zarakolu.
Protests and Human Rights Trials Continue in Turkey – IPA Calls for Immediate Release of Publishers and Writers. Turkish Publishers Call for Action on Human Rights & Freedoms
At the latest hearing of the trial of Ragip and Deniz Zarakolu, which concluded on 7 June, no defendants was released.
2014 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize: Call for Nominations
The 2014 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize will be awarded during the 30th IPA Congress to be held in Bangkok on 25-27 March 2014.
IPA Concerned about Freedom of Expression in Nigeria, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia
IPA found widespread censorship in Nigeria, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. In submissions to the UN Human Rights Council, the IPA recommended ways to support the governments of these three countries to improve their records on freedom of expression.
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President Zuma Drops Lawsuit against IPA Freedom to Publish Prize-winner
President Zuma has withdrawn his claim for compensation and an apology against cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (“Zapiro”).