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Kenya: High Court Rules in Favor of Javeria Siddique, Awards $78,000 for Husband’s Unlawful Killing
WPF commends the Kajiado High Court's ruling awarding 10 million shillings ($78,000) in compensation to journalist Javeria Siddique, the widow of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif.
Turkiye: Court Dismisses Media Group’s Second SLAPP Case Against Journalist Canan Kaya
An Istanbul court dismisses a lawsuit against Canan Kaya, Editor-in-Chief of Medya Koridoru brought by Demirören Media Group.
Turkey: Columnist Ceren Sözeri Stands Trial For SLAPP Filed By Pro-state Media Group
The sixth hearing of the case against columnist Ceren Sözeri and Evrensel Daily was held in İstanbul.
Turkey: Court Imposed Journalist Çiğdem Toker To Pay A Fine Of 30 Thousand Turkish Liras Over Her Report About Municipality’s Budget
The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the İstanbul court’s verdict on journalist Çiğdem Toker to pay a fine of 30,000 Turkish liras (over 2,000 USD).
Turkey: Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Journalist Canan Kaya
Demirören Media Group filed a defamation lawsuit demanding 20 thousand Turkish Liras against Canan Kaya.
Turkey: No relief For Journalist Çiğdem Toker As The Hearing Was Adjourned For the Seventh Time
The seventh hearing of the trial against Sözcü columnist Çiğdem Toker was held in İstanbul.
Türkiye: CFWIJ Gazeteci Çiğdem Toker’in Derhal Beraat Edilmesini Talep Ediyor
Sözcü Gazetesi yazarı Çiğdem Toker’e karşı 80 bin TL manevi tazminat talebiyle açılan davanın altıncı duruşması bugün İstanbul’da görüldü.
Turkey: CFWIJ Demands Journalist Çiğdem Toker’s Acquittal Immediately
The sixth hearing of the trial against Sözcü columnist Çiğdem Toker was held in İstanbul today. was postponed to a further date due to the judge’s administrative leave. Çiğdem is on trial with a claim of 80,000 TL for moral compensation. The court adjourned the next hearing until February 1, 2022, ruling to hear witnesses statements. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the policies of intimidation against journalists. Journalists report only the truth. Defamation cases are unacceptable with unrealistic amounts. We demand the court to dismiss all charges against the journalist and acquit Çiğdem immediately. Journalism is not a crime.
Peru: CFWIJ Condemns The Legal Harassment Against Maritza Roxana Ramírez Huertas
Director of the newspaper Now Jaén, Maritza Roxana Ramírez Huertas was served a legal notice for the news coverage her platform reported about a police complaint about psychological violence, filed by an official of the judiciary. She was legally accused of spreading misinformation. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns this attempt to silence the journalist. We reiterate once again; journalism is not a crime.
Türkiye: Gazeteci Ceren Sözeri’nin Davası Yine Hakim Mazereti Nedeniyle Ertelendi
Gazeteci Ceren Sözeri'ye “AKP’ye kim oy kaybettirdi” başlıklı haberine yönelik Turkuvaz Medya Grubu tarafından açılan 200 bin TL tazminat talebiyle açılan davanın dördüncü duruşması, hakimin mazeretli olması nedeniyle görülmedi.
Turkey: Journalist Ceren Sözeri's Trial Adjourned Again Due To The Judge's Leave
The fourth hearing of the case against Evrensel Newspaper columnist Ceren Sözeri was adjourned due to the judge’s leave. Ceren faces a demand for compensation of 200 thousand TL for her news titled "Who made the ruling party AKP lose?”.