Bulgaria: Several Journalists Covering the Parliamentary Elections Faced Harassment and Intimidation
Damiana Veleva was obstructed by men at a polling station in Dolno Osenovo, facing threats to seize her phone. Diyana Zhelyazkova was threatened by Mayor Ismail Ibryam while reporting on voting violations in Vulnari. Zdravka Maslyankova encountered threats from a candidate's son in Veliko Tarnovo after probing into vote trading.
United Kingdom: Home Office Must Expedite British Citizenship Process for Syrian Journalist Zaina Erhaim
Erhaim’s case exemplifies #transnationalrepression, with concerns of potential Syrian interference.
Afghanistan: Distressed Afghan Women Journalists Need Urgent Help as Life Under Taliban Becomes Increasingly Difficult
We urge the international community to prioritize the safety of these women journalists, advocate for press freedom in Afghanistan and offer urgent support to protect their lives.
Afghanistan: Women Journalists' Suppression Continues in Taliban-led Afghanistan With Ban Imposed on Their Recruitment in Daikundi
Taliban's latest move deepens the already stifling restrictions on press freedom, intensifying the threats faced by media outlets employing women.