El Salvador: Masked Officers Target Mónica Rodríguez, Equipment Seized in Alarming Police Raid
On December 4, 2024, police raided the homes of journalists Mónica Rodríguez & Steve Magaña, known for their human rights work.
Turkiye: Multiple Journalists Detained in Nationwide Police Raids, WPF Demands Their Immediate Release
Several media workers detained in coordinated morning raids across the country. Among those detained are Roza Metina, Bilge Aksu, Ahmet Sümbül, and Erdoğan Alayumat.
Nigeria: Security Forces Detain Edna Ulaeto After Home Raid, WPF Denounces Unwarranted Aggression
Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) forcibly detained OrderPaper journalist Edna Ulaeto after raiding her Abuja home without notice. Linked to a retracted article from OrderPaper concerning a supposed DSS operation.
Turkiye: WPF Demands Immediate Release of Rojda Yıldız Amid Crackdown on Kurdish Organizations
Police raid Kurdish organizations and cultural centers in Amed, detaining 28 people, including Rojda Yıldız, the editor of the feminist publication Jineology Magazine. The detainees were taken to the Diyarbakır Counter-Terrorism Department, where a confidentiality order was imposed, raising serious concerns about transparency.
Turkiye: JIN News’ Rabia Önver Under Investigation For “Disinformation”
Kurdish journalist's home was raided following her investigation into alleged criminal activity involving officials. WPF denounces harassment.
Libya: Women Press Freedom Denounces Ikram Rajab’s Unlawful Detention
Journalist's home raided and taken into custody by security services on unknown charges.
Venezuela: WPF Condemns Arrest of Carmela Longo Amid Crackdown on Press
Longo, recently fired from pro-government newspaper Últimas Noticias, is the 4th woman journalist detained since the disputed July 28 election.