Turkiye: Six Journalists Arrested in Escalating Crackdown on Kurdish Press
Police detain 6 Kurdish journalists following raids. Three women journalists Reyhan Hacıoğlu (Van), Rahime Karvar and Necla Demir were later arrested on terror-related charges.
Turkiye: Journalists Face Arrests for Demanding Justice for Murdered Kurdish Colleagues
Nine people, including seven journalists, were detained in Şişhane, Istanbul, while attempting to hold a press statement in memory of murdered Kurdish journalists Jihan Belki and Nazım Daştan.
Turkiye: Özlem Gürses Under House Arrest for Alleged Comments on Armed Forces
Journalist Özlem Gürses was placed under house arrest on December 21, 2024 after comments on her YouTube channel were misinterpreted as criticism of the Turkish Armed Forces.
China: Authorities Arbitrarily Rearrest Zhang Zhan Just Months After Her Brief Release
We demand Chinese authorities release Zhang Zhan immediately and end the persecution of journalists.
Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio's Fight Against Unjust Charges Continues After Court Testimony in Tacloban
Women Press Freedom stands in unwavering solidarity with Cumpio and demands her immediate release, along with the dismissal of all charges against her.
United States: Police Arrest Yesica Prado While Covering Homeless Encampment Sweep
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the arrest of local journalist Yesica Prado during her coverage of a homeless encampment clearance in Oakland, California.