Investigative news outlet Declassified UK blacklisted by Ministry of Defence
(World News Austria)

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today wrote to the UK Ministry of Defence and the Secretary of State for Defence about a recent decision by a its press office to refuse comment to investigative news outlet Declassified UK. IPI expressed concern that the sudden decision to exclude the publication from a MOD comment, and the subsequent lack of communication on the matter, appeared to have been taken in retaliation for its previous critical reporting and editorial stance, raising issues for press freedom. The letter, signed by IPI`s Deputy Director Scott Griffen, sought clarification over whether...