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Uruguay: Valeria Coronel Assaulted by Disgraced Mayor
WPF unequivocally supports Valeria Coronel, a journalist with Channel 12 of Melo, who was attacked by Humberto Allende, the disgraced mayor of Cerro de las Cuentas, during her coverage of his trial where he was convicted and sentenced to five years and two months in prison for the rape of an 80-year-old woman.
Ecuador: President’s Advisor Discredits María Sol Borja Online
WPF is calling for an official apology from Diana Jácome, the President’s advisor, for her recent social media attacks on journalist María Sol Borja following Borja's on-air criticism of Jácome.
Georgia: Women Press Freedom Slams Tbilisi Mayor's Insult to Nutsa Bakhutashvili During "Foreign Agent" Bill Protests
WPF condemns in the strongest terms the recent actions of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, who publicly insulted Formula TV reporter Nutsa Bakhutashvili.
Germany: Women Press Freedom Outraged by Harassment Campaign against Alexandra Föderl-Schmid
WPF voices grave apprehension about the escalating hostility and threats targeted at Alexandra Föderl-Schmid, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Süddeutsche Zeitung, in light of plagiarism accusations put forth by right-wing media in an attempt to besmirch her reputation.
Turkiye: Halk TV’s Seyhan Avşar Accused of Slander and Insult
CFWIJ and WPF is deeply concerned about the recent developments involving Seyhan Avşar, a reporter for Halk TV in Turkiye.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Milorad Dodik Verbally Attacks Journalist Snezana Mitrovic
President Milorad Dodik unleashed a verbal tirade against N1 television journalist Snezana Mitrovic, further intensifying his attack through a subsequent phone call laced with insults and profanity.
Moldova: Former Prime Minister Calls Journalist Măriuța Nistor “Media Escort” Who Works in a “Brothel”
Former Prime Minister insults Măriuța Nistor, referring to the reporter as a “media escort” who works in a “brothel,” and accuses her of bias.
Turkiye: Former Minister Attempts to Discredit Seyhan Avşar After Exposé Reveals His Secret Purchase of $3 Million Villa
Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu attacked Halk TV reporter Seyhan Avşar online after she broke the news that he secretly bought an extravagant villa.
Angola: Imprisoned Tik Tokker Ana da Silva Miguel Denied Medical Care
Popular influencer Ana da Silva Miguel, known as Neth Nahara, received a 2-year prison sentence for “insulting” President João Lourenço on TikTok in October 2023. Since her arrest, she has been denied access to her HIV treatment.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mayor Threatens Alena Beširević and Colleague With Sexual Violence
Bosnian journalists Alena Beširević and Harun Dinarević were targeted with a barrage of misogynistic, sexist, and homophobic insults by the Mayor of Šipovo municipality in Republika Srpska.
Uzbekistan: Prosecutors Demand 6-Year Sentence for Journalist Mavjuda Mirzaeva
Prosecutors in Tashkent have requested a six-year prison sentence for Mavjuda Mirzaeva — the journalist is charged with slander, insult, and extortion.
North Macedonia: Shop Owner Assaults TV Alsat Journalists Filming in Public Place
In a shocking incident in Skopje’s Old Bazaar, the owner of a barber shop assaults, insults, and threatens TV Alsat journalists Era Gjakova, Sara Hoxha and their cameraman.
Comoros: Defamation Trial Against Andjourza Abouheir Commences for Speaking out About Sexual Violence
Andjouza Abourheir faces criminal defamation and insult charges after a complaint by an executive of broadcaster ORTC for speaking out about sexual violence.
Spain: Left-Wing Party Attacks Conservative TV Presenter Ana Rosa Quintana – Party Should Stop Insulting Journalists
Political party Podemos insults well-known TV host Ana Rosa Quintana in a party promotional video shared on social media.
Canada: Kylie Stanton Harassed In Field; CFWIJ Condemns Incident
Journalist Kylie Stanton associated with Global News was harassed in the field.