Court sentences LaRioja2 journalist Olivia García’s online stalker for his years of harassment after a six-year legal process. His relentless insults and attempts to smear her reputation began after she wrote in support of the LGBTQI community.

The court rejected the award-winner investigative journalist Rozina Islam’s request for the return of her accreditation card, passport and mobile phone. The journalist’s belongings still remain in state custody. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns this violation of press freedom. We demand the return of Rozina’s belongings. Journalism is not a crime.

Rozina Islam, the award-winner investigative journalist, appeared in court to defend herself on a baseless criminal charge for which she faces up to 14 years in prison. Today’s hearing, her accreditation, passport and mobile phone remain in state custody. The court requested hear investigative officer decide the return of her belongings and postponed the next hearing to September 19, 2021. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) considers this adjournment as an attempt to silence the journalist. We demand Bangladeshi authorities drop all charges against Rozina immediately. A journalist should not be punished for reporting on matters of public interest.