Turkiye: State Persecution of Journalists Continues, Öznur Değer Detained
Special operations police violently detain JIN News journalist Öznur Değer after raiding her family home in Kızıltepe, Mardin.
Pakistan: CFWIJ Member Munizae Jahangir Faces Vicious Online Hate, Threats
Jahangir has been targeted for her show discussing fake blasphemy accusations used to blackmail people.
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.
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.
Peru: Police Detain Journalist Fátima Constantino in Excessive Show of Force
Five police officers detained Exitosa Noticias's Fátima Constantino while she was reporting on traffic chaos in Chiclayo.
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.
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.
Turkiye: State Targets Leftist Journalist and Activists, WPF Condemns Detention of Züleyha Müldür
WPF demands the immediate release of ETHA reporter Züleyha Müldür, detained during widespread police raids this morning.
West Bank: Palestinian Journalists Reunited with Loved Ones After Months in Detention
WPF celebrates the release of Palestinian journalists Bushra Al-Taweel and Rula Hassanein as part of the first phase of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal.
West Bank: WPF Denounces Detention of Givara Budeiri and Crew by Palestinian Forces
Palestinian Authority security forces detain Al-Jazeera journalist Givara Budeiri and her cameraperson while reporting live outside Israel’s Ofer prison.
France: Judges Drop Charges Against Investigative Journalist Ariane Lavrilleux
Women Press Freedom welcomes the decision of Paris' anti-terrorism judges not to indict Disclose journalist Ariane Lavrilleux.
Russia: Transnational Repression Continues with Arrest Warrant for Exiled Editor Alesya Marokhovskaya
Ministry of Internal Affairs issue an arrest warrant for exiled journalist Alesya Marokhovskaya, chief editor of the independent investigative outlet IStories
Ukraine: Margarita Potapova and Crew Escape Drone Attack as Russia's Assault on Press Continues
Russian drone targets journalist Margarita Potapova and her Ukrainian Witness film crew near Zaporizhzhia.
Azerbaijan: WPF Condemns Authorities' Harassment of VOA Reporter Ulviyya Ali
Voice of America reporter Ulviyya Ali has been banned from travel after police interrogation over the MeydanTV case—despite having no ties to the outlet.
Greece: WPF Condemns Retaliatory Lawsuits Targeting Anna Nini and Colleague
WPF strongly condemns the legal harassment of journalist Anna Nini and Press Project publisher Konstantinos Poulis for their coverage of a high-profile trial in Greece.
Turkiye: Police Assault Journalist Fatoş Sarıkaya, Preventing Filming of Protests
Police in Mersin beat and obstruct Fatoş Sarıkaya from filming, throwing her press card to the ground.
Georgia: WPF Condemns Detention of Journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli and Assault Charge
Mzia Amaghlobeli was detained twice in Batumi—first for posting a strike sticker, then during a protest. She’s now accused of assaulting a police chief, a charge carrying 4-7 years imprisonment
Kenya: Tanzanian Journalist Maria Sarungi Tsehai Abducted in Nairobi
Four men, claiming to be police, abducted the journalist, restrained her, seized her phones, and demanded access to her accounts. She was held for four hours before being released.
Azerbaijan: Authorities Bar Journalist Khanum Mustafayeva from Leaving the Country
Khanum Mustafayeva was barred from leaving Azerbaijan without explanation. Authorities at Baku airport cited a travel ban by the Ministry of Internal Affairs but gave no reasons.
France: WPF Denounces Far-Right Smear Campaign Targeting Ivanne Trippenbach
Le Monde journalist faced a wave of online abuse, including sexist and anti-Semitic threats, following false accusations that she intruded on the funeral of a far-right leader - Jean-Marie Le Pen.