Ukraine: Journalist Tetyana Kulyk Killed in Russian Drone Strike

WPF strongly condemns Russia for the killing of Ukrainian journalist Tetyana Kulyk in a drone strike. She is the 10th woman journalist murdered by Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago.

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Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Calls for Immediate Release of Journalist Elif Akgül

WPF condemns the arrest of journalist Elif Akgül. Criminalizing journalism under the guise of security concerns is an attack on press freedom.

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Brazil: British Journalist Charlotte Peet Missing After Traveling to São Paulo

WPF is deeply concerned about the disappearance of British journalist Charlotte Peet. The freelance correspondent, who has reported for Al Jazeera and The Times, went missing after arriving in São Paulo.

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Tunisia: Chadha Hadj Mbarek and Chahrazad Akacha Sentenced in Instalingo Case

WPF strongly condemns the politically motivated sentencing of journalists Chadha Hadj Mbarek (5 years) and Chahrazad Akacha (27 years in absentia).

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Azerbaijan: Authorities Jail Another Journalist, WPF Demands Shahnaz Baylargizi is Freed

WPF strongly condemns the detention of journalist Shahnaz Baylargizi. The latest in the alarming state crackdown on independent media in the country.

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Hungary: Noémi Gombos & Colleague Arrested After Attempting to Question PM

On January 30, 2025, police detained Telex journalists Noémi Gombos and Dániel Simor for attempting to question PM Viktor Orbán.

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Turkiye: Sofya Alağaş Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison on Bogus Terrorism Charges

Journalist and Siirt Municipality Co-Mayor Sofya Alağaş has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization."

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India: Court Orders Investigation into Rana Ayyub Over Social Media Posts

WPF denounces the Delhi court’s order for police to officially investigate Washington Post journalist Rana Ayyub, potentially leading to further legal action against her.

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Ecuador: WPF Demands Authorities Act on Digital Threats Targeting Gisella Bayona

Gisella Bayona is facing identity theft—imposters solicit money & contacts in her name. Bayona reported the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, but no action has been taken.

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