Jordan: Women Press Freedom Denounces Heba Abu Taha's Sentencing Under Draconian Cybercrime Law
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the sentencing of investigative journalist Heba Abu Taha to one year in prison and a fine exceeding $7,000 by a Jordanian court. This marks the fourth instance of legal harassment she has faced since 2020.
Kosovo: Women Press Freedom Condemns Arson Attack on Nevenka Medić's Car
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the vandalization of Nevenka Medić's car, the director of the Kossev portal, which occurred over the weekend in downtown North Mitrovica.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Opposes Court's Decision to Sustain 5-Year Sentences for Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent court decision to impose five-year prison sentences on journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns the Summoning of Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi to Begin Their Prison Sentences
Women Press Freedom condemns the alarming violation of press freedom represented by the summoning of journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi to begin their five-year prison sentences in the Islamic Republic. The recent announcement by Asghar Jahangir, spokesperson for Iran's judiciary, regarding their sentences—one year for propaganda against the state and five years for assembly and collusion against national security—highlights the ongoing repression of independent journalism in Iran.
Albania: Women Press Freedom Denounces Attack on Alketa Shaba by Opposition Demonstrator
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the verbal attack and physical assault on Top News journalist Alketa Shaba during a live broadcast in Tirana by an opposition demonstrator while she covered opposition-led protests.
Albania: Pro-Government Tabloid Launches Orchestrated Smear Campaign Against Blerjana Bino
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the orchestrated smear campaign and attack on Blerjana Bino, Director of the Centre for Science and Innovation for Development (SciDev), and Osservatorio Balkani Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) by the pro-government online tabloid "prapaskena".
United States: Women Press Freedom Condemns Domestic Violence Against Winnie Dortch
Women Press Freedom is outraged by the shooting of Winnie Dortch, a Cleveland 19 News reporter, in a brutal domestic violence attack.
Pakistan: Police Assault ABN News Reporter Zahida Rao During Protest Coverage
WPF demands accountability for those responsible and insists that no journalist should face violence for doing their job.
Russia: Authorities Initiate Criminal Investigation of Catherine Norris Trent
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces Russia's flagrant violations against journalists, as demonstrated by the latest unjust persecution of Catherine Norris Trent.
United States: Women Press Freedom Condemns Violent Attack and Verbal Abuse Directed at Tatum Miller
Women Press Freedom vehemently condemns the appalling assault on KVLY-TV reporter Tatum Miller, who was physically attacked and subjected to verbal aggression while preparing for an interview in downtown Fargo, North Dakota.
Israel/Palestine: Women Press Freedom Welcomes Release of Palestinian Journalist Asmaa Harish From Israeli Detention
Women Press Freedom welcomes the release of Palestinian journalist Asmaa Harish from Israeli detention at Damon Prison.
Syria: Women Press Freedom Condemns Killing of Syrian News Anchor Safaa Ahmed in Israeli Airstrike
Syrian State TV news anchor Safaa Ahmed was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Damascus. Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the deliberate targeting and killing of Ahmed and other media professionals by Israel.
Pakistan: Women Press Freedom stands with Ambreen Fatima in Her Legal Battle Against Online Abuse
Ambreen has been enduring relentless online abuse for her journalistic work, but the harassment escalated recently when a YouTube channel misidentified her in a photo with an athlete, falsely labeling her as his wife.
Argentina: Women Press Freedom Condemns Threats and Harassment of Luciana Bertoia by Criminal Group "Los Muertos Vivos”
Women Press Freedom condemns the harassment and threats targeting Pagina/12's journalist Luciana Bertoia by the criminal group "Los Muertos Vivos."
Colombia: Former Intelligence Director Sentenced to 12 Years for Persecution of Claudia Julieta Duque
Women Press Freedom commends the court's decision to sentence a former intelligence director of Colombia's now-defunct Administrative Security Department (DAS) to 12 years in prison for his involvement in the persecution, harassment, and illegal actions against journalist Claudia Julieta Duque.
Colombia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Discrediting Efforts and Racist Attacks Targeting Indigenous Reporter Sandra Chindoy
Women Press Freedom stands in solidarity with journalist Sandra Chindoy and vehemently denounces the despicable attacks and racist insults she has endured following her courageous reporting on corruption in the Carlos Galán mayor's office.
Peru: Women Press Freedom Condemns Court Mandate Requiring Disclosure of Paola Ugaz's Communication Records
Following lawsuits filed against her by the Peruvian Attorney General's Office, a court decision resulted in the revocation of the confidentiality of Peruvian journalist Paola Ugaz's communications.
New Zealand: Women Press Freedom Concerned by Potential Early Release of Attacker of NZME Journalist Despite Court Sentencing
Women Press Freedom commends the court's ruling to convict Rosie Morunga, who attacked an NZME journalist outside a courthouse
United States: Police Arrest Yesica Prado While Covering Homeless Encampment Sweep
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the arrest of local journalist Yesica Prado during her coverage of a homeless encampment clearance in Oakland, California.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns Intimidation of Maryam Shabani by Iran's Supreme Court Chief
Women Press Freedom expresses solidarity with Maryam Shabani, who faced threats and intimidation from Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, the Head of Iran's Supreme Court, at President Pezeshkian's press conference.