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United Kingdom: WPF Condemns Hacking and Suspected Surveillance of Samantha Asumadu
WPF stands in full solidarity with Samantha Asumadu, denouncing any use of surveillance and intimidation to silence investigative journalism. We urge British authorities to thoroughly investigate these breaches, hold the perpetrators accountable, and implement stronger protections for journalists like Asumadu.
United States: Law Enforcement Targets Cerise Castle in Brazen Surveillance Campaign
Women Press Freedom is deeply alarmed by the recent revelations of extensive surveillance and harassment conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) against journalist Cerise Castle.
Brazil: Illegal Espionage by Intelligence Agency Under Bolsonaro Targets Journalists, Politicians and Members of Judiciary
Federal Police investigations have uncovered an illegal monitoring operation orchestrated by a covert group within the intelligence agency Abin, targeting journalists, politicians, and public officials.
Northern Ireland: Police Accused of Secretly Monitoring Journalists’ Phones
WPF is appalled by the alleged covert surveillance of journalists' and lawyers' phones by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
Turkiye: Authorities Ramp up Harassment of Exiled Journalist Sevinç Özarslan
WPF vehemently condemns the ongoing harassment and intimidation by Turkish authorities against Sevinç Özarslan, a Turkish journalist forced into exile in Germany.
Colombia: Court Sentences Ex-Detectives for Aggravated Psychological Torture in Claudia Julieta Duque Case
WPF stands firmly with Claudia Julieta Duque, a journalist who was consistently threatened and psychologically abused by various members of the Administrative Department of Security (DAS).
Cuba: Women Press Freedom Appaled by Detention of Camila Acosta For Interviewing Political Prisoners’ Families
State Security detains Camila Acosta on route to relatives of political prisoners without justification
El Salvador: Journalist Files Complaint Over Attack During Electoral Campaign
WPF expresses unwavering solidarity with a woman journalist in El Salvador — who remains anonymous due to safety concerns — lodging a complaint with the Attorney General's Office following an assault during the January electoral campaign.
The Netherlands: De Correspondent Sues Prosecutor for Illegally Wire-Tapping its Journalists
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (PPS) secretly wiretapped a confidential meeting between prominent journalists and suspects in a high-profile corruption scandal.
Ukraine: Concerns Over Surveillance and Attacks Against Investigative Journalists and Outlets
CFWIJ and WPF expresses deep concern over the deliberate targeting of independent media and investigative journalists by anonymous Telegram channels openly aligning with the government.
Georgia: Azerbaijani Journalist Aytan Farhadova Fears Surveillance and Attacks in Exile
CFWIJ and WPF expresses deep concern over the ongoing harassment and intimidation faced by exiled Azerbaijani journalists currently living in Georgia.
Canada: WPF Demands Answers Over Surveillance of Journalist Brandi Morin
CFWIJ and WPF is extremely alarmed to have discovered secretive surveillance and monitoring of journalist Brandi Morin by Welund, a multinational intelligence firm contracted by the Alberta government.
Jordan: Pegasus Spyware Attacks on Journalists in Jordan Raises Alarm
WPF voices serious concerns over the use of Pegasus spyware against over 30 people, including journalists, media workers, lawyers, and civil society members, who have been targeted by this harmful software.
Denmark: Man Follows and Intimidates Ida Bøgild
Ida Bøgild, a dedicated reporter for Fyens Stiftstidende, was subjected to intimidation while performing her professional duties during the coverage of a climate protest near the residence of Nordic Waste owner, Torben Østergaard-Nielsen, on January 31, 2024.
Venezuela: Journalist Karla Ávila Under Surveillance While Reporting on Opposition’s Primaries
Reporter Karla Ávila fears she is under surveillance after witnessing an unidentified person and police take pictures of her.