Turkiye: Seyhan Avşar Accused of 'Terror Propaganda' Over Reporting on Journalists’ Killing
Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a criminal investigation against the independent news outlet T24 and journalist Seyhan Avşar.
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.
Turkiye: Çiğdem Akbayrak Faces Renewed Legal Harassment for 2018 Tweet
Journalist Çiğdem Akbayrak faces trial for "insulting the president" over a 2018 tweet criticizing Turkey's Afrin military operation. Despite the Constitutional Court ruling that the initial decision violated her rights, the case has been reopened.
Burundi: WPF Demands Immediate Release of Sandra Muhoza After Unjust Sentence
Court sentences journalist Sandra Muhoza to 1 year & 9 months in prison on politically motivated charges of “attacking the integrity of national territory” & “racial aversion.”
Belarus: Press Repression Escalates, Volha Radzivonava Sentenced Ahead of Presidential Election
Volha Radzivonava sentenced to 4 years in prison for “insulting the president” and “discrediting Belarus.”
Azerbaijan: Authorities Continue to Target Independent Media, Detaining Meydan TV Journalists
Multiple journalists from independent outlet Meydan TV including Khayala Agayeva, Aynur Elgunesh, Aysel Umudova and others, detained by Azerbaijani authorities.
Kyrgyzstan: Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy Sentenced, Aika Beyshekeeva on Probation - WPF Denounces
Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy sentenced to 6 years for allegedly inciting mass unrest through her investigative work at Temirov Live. Her colleague Aika Beyshekeeva received 3 years probation.
Russia: WPF Demands Authorities Drop ‘Illegal’ Border Crossing Charges Against Kathryn Diss and All Journalists
These charges, part of a broader crackdown on international journalists, aim to intimidate the press and restrict coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Turkiye: Evrim Kepenek on Trial After Reporting on Alleged Child Abuse
Bianet editor stands accused of breaking a confidentiality order. WPF demands bogus charge is dropped.
Russia: Authorities Add Foreign Journalists to Wanted List Over Border Crossings
Women Press Freedom condemns the continued targeting of war correspondents covering Ukrainian Armed Forces incursion in Kursk.