Canada: WPF Welcomes Long Overdue Arrest of Mercedes Stephenson's Harasser
Police have finally arrested the man harassing Mercedes Stephenson, political journalist and Ottawa bureau chief for Global News. Stephenson experienced ongoing targeting despite taking legal action against her harasser.
Canada: WPF Demands Strong Police Action as Samira Mohyeddin Faces Intimidation, Threats Over Gaza Coverage
WPF strongly condemns the threats and attacks targeting journalist Samira Mohyeddin. Shortly after the one year anniversary of Hamas’ assault on Israel and outbreak of war in Gaza, the journalist’s restaurant in Toronto was vandalized. This was preceded by online threats and harassment following her coverage of the plight of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.
Canada: Savanna Craig Cleared of Charges, But Police’s Continued Targeting of Journalists Raises Concerns
WPF welcome dropping of baseless charges levelled at the journalist for her coverage of a pro-Palestinian sit-in in April.