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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.
Bangladesh: Police Shoot and Injure Nadia Sharmeen During Deadly Protests
WPF vehemently condemns the egregious attack on Nadia Sharmeen, a reporter for Ekattor TV, who was wounded by police gunfire in Jatrabari on July 18, 2024.
Kenya: Women Press Freedom Outraged by Police Shooting and Injuring Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki with Rubber Bullets During Anti-Government Protests
WPF expresses deep concern over the shooting of journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki while she covered protests in Nakuru County.
United States: Pro-Palestinian Protestors Harass Olivia Reingold at New York Demonstration
Olivia Reingold, a reporter for The Free Press, faced intimidation tactics from protesters who labeled her a "Zionist."
Mozambique: Women Press Freedom Condemns Violent Detention of Sheila Wilson by Police
WPF is profoundly alarmed by the detention of Sheila Wilson, a journalist affiliated with the Center for Democracy and Development (CDD).
Armenia: Women Press Freedom Denounces Police Assaulting Multiple Journalists Covering Protests
WPF condemns the targeted police violence against journalists covering the protests in Armenia against the territorial transfer agreement with Azerbaijan.
United States: Women Press Freedom Raises Alarm at Journalists Attacked, Arrested, and Detained for Covering Nationwide Student Protests
WPF is gravely concerned by the escalating arrests, assaults, detentions, and obstructions faced by predominantly student journalists covering protests on campuses across the United States.
Turkiye: Yet Again Bogus Terrorism Investigation Into Zeynep Kuray
WPF vehemently condemns the repeated and unfounded accusations against journalist Zeynep Kuray by Turkish authorities.
Turkiye: Asena Tunca Faces Criminal Charges for Covering Earthquake Protest
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.
Spain: Journalist Paula García de Mora and Colleague Pushed and Kick During Anti Amnesty Protests
Paula García de Mora, a cameraperson from Antena 3, and her colleague Javier Bastida, a reporter with La Sexta, were subjected to physical assaults while covering anti-amnesty protests in Madrid.
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.
Bolivia: Radio Cepra’s Daniela Valdez Beaten, Strangled and Robbed by Violent Mob While Covering Protest
Violent mob viciously attacked journalist Daniela Valdez of Radio Cepra as she reported a protest at a municipal office in Sucre.
Chile: Francisca Sandoval Succumbs To Gunshot Wounds After Shooting At Labor Day Protest
Francisca Sandoval succumbed to her wounds 12 days after being shot in the head during Labor Day protests in Barrio Meiggs, Santiago.