Twitter’s response to trolls attacking Barkha Dutt is unimaginable.

Following her arrest yesterday over the already disproven “cyber libel” charges, Maria Ressa got released today with bail by Manila RTC Branch 46 after paying P100,000 (Approx. 2000 USD). The court issued the release order after her bail was posted past noon. The Coalition For Women In Journalism strongly condemns The Philippines government’s attempts to stifle dissent and criticism with groundless accusations against journalists.

We condemn the arrest of our colleague Maria Ressa, who was taken into custody over already disproved “cyber libel”. The Philippine’s government’s attempts to stifle dissent and criticism must come to an end.

Venezuela’s recent election results have led to chaos and violence. Protesters supporting both Juan Guaidó, the president of the National Assembly, and the “re-elected” President Nicolás Maduro are part of the clashes.

Women journalists have entered 2019 already at a disadvantage.