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Peru: CFWIJ Condemns The Legal Harassment Against Maritza Roxana Ramírez Huertas

Director of the newspaper Now Jaén, Maritza Roxana Ramírez Huertas was served a legal notice for the news coverage her platform reported about a police complaint about psychological violence, filed by an official of the judiciary. She was legally accused of spreading misinformation. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns this attempt to silence the journalist. We reiterate once again; journalism is not a crime.

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Peru: CFWIJ Demands Action To Prevent The Dissemination Of Hate Speech Against Journalists

Reporters, who were covering protests of Fujimori supporters, were physically assaulted by a group called “La Resistencia”. At least four women journalists were impeded and beaten following the demonstrations. The Coalition For Women In Journalism denounces the vicious attacks against journalists. We demand authorities act to prevent the dissemination of hate speech towards journalists. Journalists must freely do their job without facing any kind of threats.

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Peru: CFWIJ Condemns The Physical Assault Against Journalist Stefanie Medina

Stefanie Medina, a correspondent for the Canal N and America Television was physically attacked while covering an assignment in the southern city of Ayacucho on May 19. She was kicked by a woman in the crowd and her colleague, fellow cameraman, Carlos Brown was beaten with a stick. Both journalists barely escaped the angry mob after the presidential candidate Pedro Castillo made derogatory remarks about the Press.

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