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
Venezuela: Regime Escalates Press Crackdown Ahead of Maduro’s Swearing-In, Joanna Barboza Attacked
Joanna Barboza was attacked while covering a protest in Zulia. During nationwide protests against Maduro’s re-election, security forces detained four journalists and assaulted six others.
Georgia: WPF Condemns Continued Attacks on Journalists Covering Anti-Government Protests
TV Pirveli journalist Nanuka Kajaia was threatened live on air in Tbilisi on December 17, 2024. A day earlier, in Batumi, Eter Turadze, editor of Batumelebi, was obstructed while covering a protest at the Constitutional Court.
Finland: Multiple Journalists Face Police Obstruction During Far-Right March Coverage
Several journalists and photojournalists faced obstruction from police while covering the far-right 612 March and counterdemonstrations in Helsinki.
Germany: WPF Condemns Intimidation of Journalist Miriam Hollstein at Berlin Protest
Miriam Hollstein, chief political reporter for Stern, was intimidated by protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin after greeting pro-Israel politician Karoline Preisler.
Turkiye: Sibel Yükler On Trial For Violating Protest Law, WPF Denounces Bogus Charges
Sibel Yükler and colleagues facing criminal charges for protesting the unjust detentions of Kurdish journalists in 2022.
Bolivia: Protestors Attack Irene Torrez, Forcing Her to Delete Footage
Women Press Freedom denounces violent attack on journalist reporting on rally in support of the President..
Germany: Pro-Israel Protestor Punches Journalist Covering Demonstration
Women Press Freedom denounces violence and intimidation targeting press covering protests. Police must act.