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Australia: Lisa Wilkinson and Network 10 Cleared in Defamation Case
WPF welcomes the dismissal of charges of defamation against journalist Lisa Wilkinson and broadcaster Network 10.
Turkiye: Ruling Party Politician Sues İzel Sezer
WPF views the lawsuit by Deputy Ali İhsan Arslan of the ruling AKP party against İleri Haber journalists İzel Sezer and Doğan Ergün as an attempt to stifle critical journalism, and we call for the case to be dismissed.
Turkiye: Rojin Akın Acquitted in “Membership of a Terrorist Organization” Case
Rojin Akın has been finally vindicated of “membership of a terrorist organization” charges.
Turkiye: Pınar Gayıp Sentenced for Coverage of Sexual Harassment Case
WPF denounces the court’s decision to convict Pınar Gayıp and Mehmet Acettin, journalists with the Etkin News Agency (ETHA), of “denigrating Turkishness” for their coverage of a lawyer accused of sexual harassment.
Ukraine: Mayor Sues Tetyana Klymchuk Over Facebook Post
WPF strongly condemns the legal actions taken by Mayor Yuri Yagodka of Ostroh against journalist Tetyana Klymchuk after she questioned the authenticity of a public relations effort by the Ostroh City Council regarding support for the military.
Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Welcomes End of Canan Coşkun's Years-Long Legal Ordeal
WPF has been closely following the case against journalist Canan Coşkun in Turkiye and welcomes the recent court decision to drop all charges against her following a retrial.
India: French Journalist Vanessa Dougnac Forced to Leave India
CFWIJ and WPF denounces the Indian Home Ministry threatening to deport French journalist Vanessa Dougnac two years after revoking her work visa.
Turkiye: Çiğdem Toker Under Investigation for Election-Related Comments
CFWIJ and WPF vehemently condemns the ongoing legal harassment and intimidation against Çiğdem Toker, a respected economic reporter with T24 news.
Pakistan: Abuser Serves Rabia Anum with Defamation for Reporting on Domestic Violence
CFWIJ and WPF expresses deep concern over Pakistani anchor Rabia Anum facing a defamation legal notice for using her social media platform to raise awareness about a domestic violence victim named Nomaika, who accused her husband, news anchor Ashfaque Ishaque Satti, of physical abuse.
Australia: Judge Rules Charlotte Grieve Not Required to Disclose Sources in Defamation Case
In a recent ruling, a judge has determined that 9News investigative journalist Charlotte Grieve will not be required to reveal the identities of 13 confidential sources she spoke to for a story criticizing renowned orthopedic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis.
Russia: Maria Ponomarenko Hit with Further Criminal Charges
Imprisoned Siberian journalist Maria Ponomarenko, already serving a six-year sentence for alleged dissemination of misinformation about the Russian army, is now facing additional criminal charges.
Venezuela: Warrant Issued Against Claudia Marcero for Alleged Involvement in Referendum Conspiracy
Following Venezuela’s December 3 referendum, the country’s lead prosecutor issued multiple warrants against journalist Claudio Macero and others, accusing them of conspiring against the non-binding referendum to reclaim Essequibo territory from Guyana.