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Belgium: CFWIJ Is Appalled By The Online Harassment Against Journalist Samira Atillah

Belgian journalist Samira Atillah shared her struggle with cyberbullying on May 25. She shared she is distancing herself from Twitter because of the persistent flow of threats and intimidations targeting her on the platform. CFWIJ stands in solidarity with Samira and condemns the online harassment she has faced. Unfortunately, the social media platform has become toxic for several women journalists.

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Belgium: CFWIJ Is Concerned For Khatira Sardargizi As She Faces Horrific Assault

Khatira Sadargizi, a journalist for the European bureau of “REAL TV” suffered a horrific assault in a protest outside Azerbaijani Embassy in Brussels, on July 22. In the context of tension at the borders, a protest was held by a group of people of Armenian origin, living in Belgium. The demonstration held outside Azerbaijani Embassy turned violent between the two groups and several people suffered injuries. Reportedly, angry protestors used stones, sharp objects and explosive material in the scuffle that left six people severely bruised, including Khatira. She received a serious head injury and was hospitalized later.

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