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United States: Chicago Police Arrest Olga Fedorova for Covering Pro-Palestine Protests
Women Press Freedom stands in solidarity with photojournalist Fedorova, who was among three journalists arrested and charged with disorderly conduct during a protest in front of the Israeli Consulate on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Venezuela: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detentions of Journalists Deysi Peña and Dayana Krays
Photojournalist Deysi Peña and reporter Dayana Krays detained by police while covering post-electoral protests.
France: WPF Denounces Detention of Patricia Huchot-Boissier and Colleague During Olympic Games Protest
Despite clearly identifying themselves as members of the press, photojournalists Patricia Huchot-Boissier and Arnaud Cesar Villette were detained for nearly ten hours and subjected to invasive measures, including the compulsory submission of DNA samples.
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.
El Salvador: Public Workers Threaten, Assault, and Restrict Movement of Jéssica Orellana
WPF strongly condemns the recent assault on Jéssica Orellana, a respected photojournalist for El Diario de Hoy, while she reported on a government food aid delivery program in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Iran: CFWIJ Condemns Journalist Rahil Mousavi’s Unexplained Arrest
Freelance photojournalist Rahil Mousavi was arrested over unspecified charges and has remained in state custody since.
India: Masrat Zahra’s Father Assaulted By The Police. CFWIJ Condemns These Intimidation Tactics
Photojournalist Masrat Zahra alleged that the police assaulted her father in order to intimidate her. Currently, based in Germany, Masrat took to her Twitter account to post pictures of her injured father after the police denied allegations. Upon further questioning a member of the law enforcement agency even went on to say that they were unaware of Masrat’s connection with the family when they assaulted the man, otherwise their actions would have been more severe.
Central African Republic: CFWIJ Is Appalled By The Murder Of French Journalist Camille Lepage
26-year-old French photojournalist Camille Lepage was killed in the Central African Republic (CAR), as confirmed by Paris officials. She was reportedly caught in fighting while travelling near the Central African Republic border with Cameroon. Officials say her body was found when French troops stopped a car carrying members of the local anti-balaka militia. Camille’s extraordinary work has been published in the BBC, the Guardian, the Washington Post, Le Monde, the Sunday Times, and Wall Street Journal. According to her website, she also worked for Amnesty International and Medecins Sans Frontieres. The CFWIJ condemns the killing of the journalist and demands law enforcement apprehend the assailants behind this cold-blooded murder. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Camille's family and friends.