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PRESS FREEDOM THIS WEEK
Oct. 7, 2016
Canada urged to prioritise free expression in relationship with China
IPI joins in calling on Canada to ensure human rights not cast aside in the name of increasing trade
IPI joined 34 other civil society organisations in calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to put human rights, especially free expression and press freedom, at the heart of Canada’s “renewed” relationship with China.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang recently visited Canada for talks with Prime Minister Trudeau, during which an agreement was signed by the two countries to begin exploratory talks on a Free Trade Agreement. Discussions of a proposed extradition treaty also continued.
Russia detains Ukraine journalist on espionage charge
Roman Sushchenko accused of spying on Russian armed forces

IPI joined calls for Russia to free a Ukrainian journalist detained late last week on charges of espionage, voicing concern that the arrest was a politically motivated move to impact the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
‘Go die, you whore’: Five female Austrian journalists on online abuse
Coverage of refugee issues, feminism leading triggers for digital attacks

Women experience online abuse differently – and to a different degree. The same goes for female journalists. As part of IPI’s OnTheLine programme, we met five young women who work as journalists in Austria and spoke to them about their experience with online comments and postings that go beyond content-based criticism.
Kazakh journalist, son, given lengthy prison terms
IPI criticises court’s decision in case targeting Seitkazy Matayev

IPI criticised a Kazakhstan court’s decision sentencing the head of the country’s Journalists Union and National Press Club and his son to lengthy prison terms on corruption charges that rights defenders have decried as politically motivated.
IPI concerned by draft Italian ‘cyber bullying’ bill
Changes introduced by Chamber of Deputies would compel removal of wide range of content without judicial oversight

IPI expressed concern over draft Italian cyber bullying legislation that would allow purported victims to secure the removal of offensive content without judicial oversight. 
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