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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.
Ukraine: Kateryna Klochko Attacked by Protester During Rally Against Power Cuts
Kateryna Klochko, while documenting a demonstration against power cuts in Zaporizhzhia, faced physical aggression from a protester who objected to her coverage.
Ecuador: Security Prevent Vanessa Robles from Reporting Police Operation
Journalist Vanessa Robles and her cameraman were unjustly barred from entering the Montebello market despite having an official media invitation from the Guayas Governor's Office.
Australia: Women Press Freedom Blasts Chinese Diplomatic Interference in Cheng Lei's Reporting on Premier's Australian Visit
WPF strongly denounces the actions of Chinese diplomats who attempted to obstruct Cheng Lei, a prominent Chinese-Australian journalist, during her coverage of Premier Li Qiang’s visit to the Australian Parliament.
Mexico: Residents Prevent Yessica Ayala and Joselyn Meneses from Reporting on Robbery
WPF vehemently condemns the intimidation and obstruction faced by journalists Yessica Ayala and Joselyn Meneses at the hands of fifteen residents in San Jerónimo Coyula, Atlixco, Puebla.
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.
Montenegro: Alisa Hajdarpašić Harassed and Pushed While Reporting Arrest
TV Vijesti journalist Alisa Hajdarpašić faced multiple forms of intimidation and harassment while covering the arrest of a former intelligence official.
China: CCTV Yang Hailing Obstructed by Police at Deadly Explosion
WPF strongly condemns the impediment of journalists in China, including state television CCTV reporter Yang Hailing, as they reported at a site of a deadly blast that killed two and injured dozens in the Hebei province on March 13.
Azerbaijan: Several Journalists Intimidated and Obstructed While Covering Elections
In the wake of the recent elections in Azerbaijan, WPF is deeply concerned about the alarming reports of intimidation, obstruction, and censorship faced by journalists, including Ulviyya Ali and Lida Abbasli.
Paraguay: Senators Attempt to Intimidate Reporters Rocío Pereira Da Costa and Fiona Aquino
In the space of two days, two Paraguayan senators have tried to interfere and obstruct the work of reporters Rocío Pereira Da Costa and Fiona Aquino.
Venezuela: Widespread Violations of Press Freedom Against Women Journalists Amid Essequibo Referendum
During the consultative referendum on Essequibo on December 3, press freedom and information guarantees for journalists and media outlets were violated by members of the Plan República
Indonesia: Security Officials Deny Patsy Widakuswara Access to US-ASEAN Summit
Indonesian security officials attempt to prevent White House pool reporter Patsy Widakuswara from covering the summit between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta.
Ukraine: Banned Political Party Member Attempts to Block Journalist Olena Kozubovska From Reporting on City Council Meeting
Local city council member tries to prevent journalist Olena Kozubovsk and NikVesti crew from attending council session. Police disagrees and allows journalists to cover the event.
Ukraine: Security Point Guns at Journalist Alyona Bereza and Other Press After Denying Access to Administration Hall
Alyona Bereza and her crew from media outlet ZHAR.INFO were prevented from entering the regional administration hall in Khmelnytsky, western Ukraine.
Romania: Crina Boros Threatened For 2 Hours At Ministry Of Environment
Ministry staff obstructs journalist’s reporting, belittles, and threatens her in meeting meant to clarify government’s policies against illegal logging