France : RTL Reporter Hermine Le Clech Harassed and Assaulted While Covering Shooting Aftermath
On December 9, 2024, Espreso TV journalist Maria Ivanovska was threatened by an armed man in Kremenchuk while investigating alleged sales of banned Russian oil products.
Ukraine: Ksyusha Savoskina and Colleague Narrowly Escape Russian Drone Strike
Russian drones targeted Hromadske journalists Ksyusha Savoskina and Oleksiy Nikulin. Their car, carrying filming equipment, was destroyed in an explosion. Forced to walk 3km under drone threats, they narrowly escaped injury.
Serbia: Kristina Demeter Filipčev - 2nd Journalist Assaulted at Anti-Government Protests
Journalist Kristina Demeter Filipčev was verbally and physically attacked while covering the "Stop Serbia" protest in Bečej, Vojvodina.
Serbia: Nova Reporter Ana Marković Punched at Belgrade Rally as Police Stand By
While covering the “Stop, Serbia” rally in Belgrade on November 22, 2024, Nova journalist Ana Marković was punched by an angry driver, who also knocked her phone to the ground. Nearby bystanders intervened to defend her.
Albania: WPF Urges Authorities to Act After Lorena Resulaj’s Assault by Mayor's Team
WPF strongly condemns the attack on Lorena Resulaj, who was physically assaulted while questioning Roskovec Mayor Majlinda Bufi. Shocking footage shows municipal staff forcibly removing the Piranjat reporter as the mayor looked on.
Lebanon: Israeli Targeted Airstrike Hits Compound Housing 18 Journalists, Including Yumna Fawaz, Killing Three
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the targeted attack by Israeli forces on a compound housing 18 journalists, including Yumna Fawaz, in the early morning hours. Fawaz, in a direct statement to Women Press Freedom, noted that the compound had been designated as a safe zone for journalists; however, three journalists were killed in this attack.
United States: Women Press Freedom Denounces Violent Assault on Photojournalist Susan Stava by Lancaster City Police Officer
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the violent actions taken by a Lancaster City Police officer against photojournalist Susan Stava during her coverage of a Donald Trump town hall event. Stava, a seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience, was pushed to the ground while documenting a public protest, a clear violation of press freedom and the rights of journalists to report safely and without interference.
Turkiye: Police Beat and Threaten Heval Önkol and Ceylan Şahinli at Rally, WPF Calls for Investigation
Heval Onkol was beaten and threatened, while Ceylan Şahinli faced multiple attempts to obstruct her reporting.
Italy: WPF Demands Justice Following Live On-Air Attack on Reporter Barbara Di Palma
Alleged cult leader Kadir Bouasrya attacked Barbara Di Palma during a live broadcast for Rai Uno. As the journalist reported on his controversial claims, he violently struck her microphone and threatened her.
Albania: Women Press Freedom Denounces Attack on Alketa Shaba by Opposition Demonstrator
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the verbal attack and physical assault on Top News journalist Alketa Shaba during a live broadcast in Tirana by an opposition demonstrator while she covered opposition-led protests.
Pakistan: Police Assault ABN News Reporter Zahida Rao During Protest Coverage
WPF demands accountability for those responsible and insists that no journalist should face violence for doing their job.
United States: Women Press Freedom Condemns Violent Attack and Verbal Abuse Directed at Tatum Miller
Women Press Freedom vehemently condemns the appalling assault on KVLY-TV reporter Tatum Miller, who was physically attacked and subjected to verbal aggression while preparing for an interview in downtown Fargo, North Dakota.
Ukraine: Man Attacks Olena Hnitetska During On-Site Reporting
WPF strongly condemns violent assault, perpetrator must be prosecuted.
Germany: Pro-Israel Protestor Punches Journalist Covering Demonstration
Women Press Freedom denounces violence and intimidation targeting press covering protests. Police must act.