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Iraq/Kurdistan: WPF is Outraged by the Killing of Gulistan Tara and Hêro Bahadîn in a Turkish Drone Strike, Multiple Journalists Also Injured
WPF vehemently condemns the Turkish drone strike on a media vehicle in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, killing journalists Gulistan Tara and Hêro Bahadîn and injuring multiple others. Journalists covering conflict in the region have been repeatedly hit with Turkish strikes, resulting in multiple deaths. Deliberately targeting press in a conflict zone is a war crime
Russia: More Criminal Charges Targeting War Correspondents Covering Ukrainian Incursion
WPF strongly condemns the criminal charges brought against Ukrainian journalists Diana Butsko, Olesya Borovik, and CNN’s Nick Peyton Walsh by Russian federal security services for their coverage of Ukrainian military incursion into the Kursk region.
Peru: Judge Who Granted Suspended Sentence to Camacho's Stalker Files Defamation Lawsuit Against the Journalist
Women Press Freedom condemns the defamation lawsuit filed against Manuela Camacho by the judge who issued a lenient sentence to a man who terrorized 7 women journalists with threats and stalking, an injustice that persists.
Bangladesh: Farzana Rupa and Husband Arrested While Attempting to Flee Country Following Government Change
Women Press Freedom call on the interim government of Bangladesh to conduct a fair, impartial, and transparent investigation into the charges against Farzana Rupa and her husband. It is imperative that due process is followed and that the couple's legal rights are respected.
United States: Chicago Police Arrest Olga Fedorova for Covering Pro-Palestine Protests
Women Press Freedom stands in solidarity with photojournalist Fedorova, who was among three journalists arrested and charged with disorderly conduct during a protest in front of the Israeli Consulate on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Venezuela: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detention of Ana Carolina Guaita Amidst Media Crackdown
Journalist Ana Carolina Guaita was detained by suspected intelligence agents (SEBIN) from outside her home, with the reasons for her detention and her current whereabouts remaining unknown.
Australia: Authorities Delay Visa for Masha Gessen Following Bogus Russian Sentencing
WPF is alarmed that the well-known journalist is facing issues traveling due to the Kremlin’s concerted and unjust transnational repression tactics
India: Women Press Freedom Outraged by Sexual Violence Against Tara Das During Her Two Decades in Media
Women Press Freedom stands in strong solidarity with journalist Tara Das, who has endured two instances of violent sexual assault, harassment, victim-blaming, and blackmail during her twenty-year career in the media industry.
Hong Kong: Women Press Freedom Slams Hong Kong’s Visa Refusal for Journalist Haze Fan
The Bloomberg journalist was previously wrongfully detained by China for three years on baseless charges
Iraq/Kurdistan: Kurdish Security Assault and Injure Avin Atta During Protest Coverage
WPF strongly denounces the violent assault on journalist Avin Atta by the Asayish - Kurdish security organization . The attack demonstrates the dangerous conditions journalists face when reporting in sensitive areas like border regions.
Bangladesh: WPF Demands Accountability after Journalist Assaulted in Attack on Media House
The assault left several injured, including a woman journalist from Radio Capital. We call on the interim government of Bangladesh to conduct an immediate, thorough investigation into this attack and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Somalia: WPF Condemns Violence and Intimidation Against Journalists Covering Mogadishu Protests
Press workers in Somalia faced a wave of violence and intimidation as they covered protests in Mogadishu, among the women targeted are Nimo Muhidin and Safa Osman. Both were subjected to intimidation by the Somali police as they attempted to report from the scene.
Gaza: Women Press Freedom Condemns Israeli Military's Assault on Palestinian Journalist Salma al-Qadoumi
Women Press Freedom is outraged by the shooting of Palestinian journalist Salma al-Qadoumi, who was injured by the Israeli military while reporting in Khan Younis. We strongly denounce this brutal assault and extend our wishes for al-Qadoumi’s swift recovery.
Russia: Kremlin Charges Stefania Battistini Following Her Coverage of Ukrainian Incursion
WPF strongly condemns Moscow's legal threats against Italian journalists Stefania Battistini and Simone Traini, who work for the Italian public broadcaster RAI. The journalists stand accused of "illegal border-crossing" after reporting on Ukraine’s counter-invasion in Russia's Kursk region.
Azerbaijan: 7 New Charges Filed Against 6 Jailed Abzas Media Journalists, WPF Condemns Persecution, Demands Their Release
WPF condemns the persecution of six journalists from Abzas Media—Nargiz Absalamova, Elnara Gasimova, Sevinc Vagifgizi, Ulvi Hasanli, Hafiz Babal, and Mammad Kekalov—who are facing multiple new criminal charges.