Russia: Nika Novak Sentenced to 4-Years on Bogus Treason Charges, WPF Demands Her Release

Journalist Nika Novak was sentenced to 4 years in a penal colony under the vague charge of “collaborating with a foreign organization.”

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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.

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Turkmenistan: Soltan Achilova Forcibly Hospitalized to Prevent Travel to Switzerland

Known for exposing human rights abuses in one of the world’s most repressive regimes, Soltan Achilova was detained under the false pretense of an “infection” and held without a clear diagnosis.

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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.

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Ethiopia: Behind Bars for 20 Months, Meskerem Abera Sentenced for Inciting Unrest

Journalist Meskerem Abera, founder of Ethio Nikat, sentenced to one year and four months for "computer crimes" over YouTube content, accused of inciting unrest

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Russia: Kseniya Larina's Telegram Channels Hacked

Attack comes after Russian authorities initiated an administrative case against Larina in July, accusing her of failing to label her content with the "foreign agent" tag.

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Ukraine: Crimean Tatar Journalist Ediye Muslimova Abducted by Russian FSB, Held Incommunicado for 36 Hours

On November 21, 2024, Muslimova disappeared after informing her niece she was heading to visit her mother. Witnesses later reported seeing her forced into a vehicle by FSB agents.

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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.

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Turkiye: Kurdish Journalist Beritan Canözer's Prison Sentence Upheld

On November 22, 2024, the Court of Cassation has upheld Beritan Canözer’s prison sentence for "terrorist propaganda," stemming from her social media posts from 2013-2016.

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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.

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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.

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Hong Kong: Veteran Journalist Claudia Mo Receives Arbitrary Jail Sentence Under Beijing's Draconian Law

We demand authorities in the region to stop weaponizing the law to attack journalists and undermine press freedom. We also call for their immediate release and for them to be allowed to work freely without any fear of retaliation.

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Philippines: Women Press Freedom Condemns Doxing of Journalist Menzie Montes

We demand authorities in the Philippines to probe Montes’ doxing and ensure protection of citizens’ data, holding culprits to accounts.

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Georgia: Riot Police Attack Journalists in Tbilisi Amid Protests Against Election Results

WPF stands with the journalists attacked this morning in Tbilisi, including OCMedia's Mariam Nikuradze, who fell twice, and camera operators violently assaulted by riot police while covering protests against election results.

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West Bank: Detained Without Charge for Months, Reporter Rasha Herzallah Convicted of "Incitement"

Palestinian journalist Rasha Herzallah has been sentenced to 6 months in prison and fined by an Israeli military court for alleged "incitement on social media.

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Azerbaijan: State Crackdown on Independent Media Intensifies as Abzas Media Journalists Endure Abuse in Prison

As the Baku hosts world leaders at COP29, wrongfully jailed Abzas Media journalists Sevinj Vagifqizi, Elnara Gasimova, & Nargiz Absalamova are assaulted in ther detention center.

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