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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.
Venezuela: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detentions of Journalists Deysi Peña and Dayana Krays
Photojournalist Deysi Peña and reporter Dayana Krays detained by police while covering post-electoral protests.
Nigeria: Police Hit Mary Adeboye with Teargas Canister, WPF Condemns Targeting of Press During Protests
The #EndBadGovernance demonstrations have led to unrest across multiple cities, resulting in attacks on over 30 journalists, including Mary Adeboye of News Central Television.
Canada: WPF Denounces Police Obstruction of Oona Barrett, Demands Unfettered Press Freedom at Protests
Montreal police obstructed video journalist Oona Barrett while she was reporting on a climate blockade outside the Montreal airport.
France: Blast Journalist Arrested While Reporting on Demonstration at Arms Factory
A journalist from the independent French news portal Blast was arrested without justification by police while reporting on a protest at the premises of arms company Exxelia in Paris.
Kenya: NTV Cameraperson Maureen Mureithi Hit by Police Water Cannon Protest
WPF condemns the police brutality directed at Maureen Mureithi and numerous journalists covering the Occupy Parliament demonstrations.
Armenia: Police Trample and Injure Nane Hayrapetian and Nare Gevorgyan While Reporting on Anti-Government Protests
At least 10 journalists were injured in police clashes with anti-government protestors. As violence erupted, journalists Nane Hayrapetian and Nare Gevorgyan were both trampled and injured by police officers while reporting on the unrest.
France: Women Press Freedom Demand Investigation into Police Harassment of Louise Bihan at Demonstration
Police officers harassed freelance journalist Louise Bihan while she covered an ecological demonstration, highlighting a disturbing trend of law enforcement hostility toward journalists covering climate actions in France.
France: La Provence Journalist Assaulted During Demonstration at Port in Marseille
WPF condemns the attack on an unnamed journalist from La Provence during a demonstration at the Grand Port Maritime of Marseille.
Moldova: Nadejda Roșcovanu and Viorica Tătaru Attacked at Pro-Russian March
Journalists Nadejda Roșcovanu and Viorica Tătaru faced alarming levels of hostility while covering a pro-Russian demonstration in Moldova's capital.
Turkiye: Police Fires Rubber Bullets at Fatoş Erdoğan and Colleagues During May Day Protests
WPF expresses deep concern over the actions of Turkish authorities during the May Day march in Istanbul's Saraçhane district.
United States: Reporter Alisa Reznick Arrested While Covering Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Police arrest KJZZ radio reporter Alisa Reznick charging her with criminal trespass while reporting on a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Tucson, Arizona, on the morning of November 30.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Ruling Party Supporters Throw Rocks at Élysée Odia
Seasoned reporter Élysée Odia and four other journalists were stoned while covering a political rally.
Turkey: Police Beat and Drag Two Women Journalists Covering Saturday Mothers Protest
Journalists covering the Saturday Mothers protests were physically assaulted and dragged through the street by police.
Turkey: Journalists Sibel Yükler And Yıldız Tar Detained While Campaigning For Release Of 16 Arrested Journalists
Journalists Sibel Yükler, Yıldız Tar, and other journalists were detained in Ankara while campaigning for the release of 16 Kurdish journalists.