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.

Olga Komleva, a reporter and activist from Ufa, is facing mounting legal pressures and accusations.

Unurtsetseg Naran has been unjustly sentenced to four years and nine months behind bars.

Russian-US journalist and author Masha Gessen was convicted in absentia by a Moscow court on charges of spreading false information about the military.

On June 15, 2024, Bayan Jumagulova, a 65-year-old retired journalist and former Azattyk (Radio Free Europe) correspondent, was summoned for interrogation at the Sverdlovsk District Police Department in Bishkek.

WPF condemns the prosecutor's decision to pursue charges against journalist Asena Tunca for allegedly "opposing the law on meetings and demonstrations" following her violent detention by law enforcement while covering a protest against the government's handling of the February 2024 earthquakes.

Exiled journalist Maria Menshikova is being charged with “terrorism” for a second time for reporting on resistance to Russia’s war in Ukraine for media outlet DOXA.

WPF condemns the unjust criminal charges against Ekaterina Fomina, a distinguished investigative journalist, for exposing Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

Russian authorities opened a criminal case against Isabella Yevloyeva, editor-in-chief of independent news website Fortanga, to become the 3rd criminal case she faced for publishing "fake information" about the Russian military.

Imprisoned journalist Katsyaryna Andreyeva has been charged with “high treason” after a so-called secret investigation.

KBN TV station manager Petty Chanda was summoned for questioning after the channel broadcasted a compromising video of members of the ruling party.