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.”
Russia: Nika Novak Sentenced to 4-Years on Bogus Treason Charges, WPF Demands Her Release
Journalist Nika Novak was sentenced to 4 years in a penal colony under the vague charge of “collaborating with a foreign organization.”
Germany: Kili Weber Targeted by Far-Right Group While Shopping
WPF condemns this harassment and demands an end to the targeting of Kili. Journalists must be able to report freely without facing intimidation.
Russia: Ukrainian Journalist Victoria Roschyna Dies in Russian Custody, Kremlin Must Be Held Accountable
Women Press Freedom is devastated by news of Victoria's passing. She should never have been behind bars in the first place. We demand accountability from Russian authorities. Her family and loved ones deserve justice.
Cuba: Journalists Branded as 'Mercenaries', WPF Condemns State Persecution of Independent Media
Since mid-September 2024, around twenty people linked to independent media, including journalists, project managers, activists, and content creators, have been summoned as "witnesses" in a criminal investigation. This includes freelance journalists Maria Lucia Exposito and Katia Sanchez.