Sudan: Women Press Freedom Demands Justice for Slain Journalist Hanan Adam

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the brutal murder of journalist Hanan Adam and her brother by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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Moldova: WPF Condemns Chișinău Mayor's Offensive Comments Against Journalists

Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban calls journalists "alcoholics," "clowns," & "sycophants," accusing them of serving the govt. Those targeted by the outrageous accusations included journalists Nata Albot and Mariana Rață.

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Ukraine: Armed Men Threaten and Harass Espreso TV Journalist Maria Ivanovska

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.

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Ukraine: Corruption Exposé Sparks Retaliatory Lawsuit Against Yana Korniychuk

Oleksandr Govorushchak, a senior official at Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), has filed a lawsuit against the investigative outlet Slidstva.Info and journalist Yana Korniychuk.

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Finland: Multiple Journalists Face Police Obstruction During Far-Right March Coverage

Several journalists and photojournalists faced obstruction from police while covering the far-right 612 March and counterdemonstrations in Helsinki.

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Azerbaijan: Authorities Continue to Target Independent Media, Detaining Meydan TV Journalists

Multiple journalists from independent outlet Meydan TV including Khayala Agayeva, Aynur Elgunesh, Aysel Umudova and others, detained by Azerbaijani authorities.

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Georgia: Assaults on Press Continue - Maka Chikhladze Attacked, Mariam Nikuradze Targeted

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the violent assault on TV Pirveli journalist Maka Chikhladze, who was attacked live on air by multiple masked men reportedly tied to the Georgian government.

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Slovakia: Laura Kellö Kalinská Faces Online Abuse After Questioning Far-Right Figure About Criminal Charges

Aktualitysk journalist Laura Kellö Kalinská was subjected to an online attack by Daniel Bombic, also known as Danny Kollár, a far-right conspiracist residing in London and facing criminal charges.

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France: Ariane Lavrilleux Faces Potential Jail Time for Investigative Reporting, WPF Demands Her Acquittal

The journalist is being accused of the “appropriation and disclosure of a national defense secret.” She faces a potential 5-year prison sentence and a €75k fine if convicted.

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Georgia: Prime Minister Insults Journalist Eliso Jariashvili

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze insulted Formula TV journalist Eliso Jariashvili during a press conference, calling her "miserable" and accusing her of taking "dirty money."

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France: Transparent Inquiry Needed as Pro-Palestine Journalist Marine Vlahovic Found Dead in Her Home

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Marine's family and loved ones and urge authorities to conduct a full and transparent inquiry into her untimely passing.

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United States: Rachel Yonkunas Takes Stand Against Gender Discrimination at Network —WPF Backs Her Fight

WPF stands in solidarity with Rachel Yonkunas, an Emmy-winning investigative reporter, who is suing News12 Long Island for gender-based discrimination after being unfairly sidelined and fired.

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