Northern Ireland: Police Surveillance Scandal Widens, Tanya Fowles Claims Police Tried to Expose Sources
Journalist Tanya Fowles, who uncovered serious flaws in the police handling of Katie Simpson’s case—whose death was initially misclassified as a suicide—alleges she has been under police surveillance in connection with her work on the case.
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.
Mexico: Women Press Freedom Condemns Police Brutality Against Journalists at Xochimilco Human Rights Protest
Women Press Freedom condemns the police brutality towards journalists & activists during a human rights protest in Xochimilco, a grave infringement on press freedom and safety.
Azerbaijan: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detention of Shahla Karim Amid Escalating Repression of Independent Media
WPF condemns Karim's detention and demands an end to the state’s persecution of journalists and activists.
Kenya: Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki Shot by Police Now Receives Death Threats
Mediamax journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, shot 4 times by police while covering anti-government protests in July, now faces death threats.