Mexico: Women Press Freedom Denounces Cyberattacks on Karla Iberia Sánchez and Others
WPF strongly condemns the cyberattacks targeting Karla Iberia Sánchez and other journalists on X.
Philippines: Non-Binary Journalist Roy Barbosa Faces Threats During Protest Coverage
WPF vehemently condemns the threats and harassment faced by Roy Barbosa, a Manila Today journalist targeted for both their non-binary gender identity and their work covering protests against the country’s revived terror law.
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.
India: WPF Condemns Defamation Charges Against Aditi Ghosh and Salah Uddin Shoaib Chaudhary
These baseless charges represent a direct attack on press freedom and undermine the professional dignity of journalists.
Indonesia: CNN Indonesia Fires 11 Union Members Days After Union Registration
CNN Indonesia terminated 11 union members, just days after registering a union.
Israel/West Bank: Israeli Soldiers Target Shatha Hanaysha and others with Live Fire and Bulldozer in Jenin
WPF strongly condemns the violent targeting of journalists by Israeli soldiers in Jenin. Shatha Hanaysha was among those injured by live rounds and shrapnel while reporting.
Russia: Zhanna Nemtsova Confirms Surveillance by Pablo González for Russian Intelligence
Zhanna Nemtsova was spied on by Pablo González for Russian intelligence. Arrested in Poland for espionage in 2022, González was recently freed in a prisoner swap and welcomed by Putin himself.
United States: WPF Hails Justice as Man is Sentenced for Harassing Journalist Lauren Chooljian
Man sentenced to 27 months in prison for harassing reporter Lauren Chooljian, her editor, and her parents.
Russia: Galina Timchenko Joins Growing List of Exiled Journalists Targeted Under Russia’s 'Foreign Agent' Law
Authorities label Galina Timchenko, founder of independent news site Meduza, as a “foreign agent,” accusing her of opposing Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and spreading "inaccurate information."
China: Women Press Freedom Raises Alarm Over Missing Journalist Zhang Zhan, Demands Answers from Chinese Authorities
Women Press Freedom is deeply concerned for journalist Zhang Zhan’s safety, as she hasn’t been heard from in 2 days.
Ecuador: Exiled Journalist Mónica Velásquez Endures Threats and Drone Surveillance After Exposing Political Corruption
Threats against exiled journalist Mónica Velásquez and her family have escalated. Her daughters are being filmed with drones inside their rooms, and the family faces constant harassment and intimidation.
Colombia: Former DAS Deputy Director Found Guilty of Torturing Claudia Julieta Duque
The conviction of José Miguel Narváez, former DAS deputy director, marks a crucial step toward justice for journalist Claudia Julieta Duque.
India: WPF Demands Withdrawal of HRRF Award from Journalist Accused of Harassment
WPF is deeply appalled by the decision to award Umar Altaf Para - a controversial journalist accused of harassing multiple women journalists online with unsolicited messages - with the HRRF Awards by the IAM Council.
Afghanistan: Women Press Freedom Slams Taliban for Silencing Woman Journalist at Press Conference
Women Press Freedom vehemently condemns the silencing of a woman journalist during a live broadcast of a news conference in Kabul.
Russia: Ban on 24 US Journalists a “Cynical” Effort to Suppress Reporting on Ukraine War
The Kremlin bans 92 US citizens from entering the country, including 24 journalists. Russian Foreign Ministry cites the "Russophobic course" of the Biden administration as the reason for these sanctions.
Bangladesh: Women Press Freedom Urges Probe into Suspected Killing of Journalist Sarah Rahanum
Women Press Freedom is deeply saddened by the tragic and suspicious death of Gazi TV journalist Sarah Rahanuma, whose body was found floating in a lake.
Turkiye: Court Orders Blocking of 69 Journalists' X Accounts, Citing Vague 'Terrorist' Claims
Court orders the blocking of 69 X accounts, including those of journalists Amberin Zaman, Deniz Tekin, Berçem Mordeniz, and Öznur Değer, despite a 2020 ruling banning “virtual patrolling” by police.
Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills Freelance Journalist Sumaya Abed Rabou and Brother at Nuseirat Camp
Attacking journalists is an attack on truth. Deliberately targeting the press in conflict is a war crime. WPF demands an immediate ceasefire and full accountability. The world cannot stay silent.
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.
Turkiye: Award-Winning Journalist Zeynep Kuray Yet Again Falsely Accused of Terrorism
Zeynep Kuray, due to stand trial in December, is accused of making "terrorist propaganda" for reporting on Kurdish fighters, protests, and Turkish military abuses.