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Mexico: President Doxxes NYTs Natalie Kittroef, Argues he’s Above Privacy Laws
WPF strongly condemns Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, for justifying his decision to disclose the phone number of Natalie Kittroef, the New York Times Bureau Chief for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, by asserting that the legal prohibition on officials sharing personal information does not apply to him.
Montenegro: Police Question Tamara Vučinović After Complaint by School Principal
Women Press Freedom unequivocally denounces the recent attempt to pressure journalist Tamara Vučinović by involving law enforcement, following her refusal to disclose her source to a school principal in Tivat.
Nigeria: Police Assault and Detain Kasarachi Aniagolu During Raid
WPF demands answers from Nigerian Police for their unlawful detention of Kasarachi Aniagol — who was assaulted, threatened, and had her work equipment confiscated by officers of the anti-violence crime unit while she covering a police raid.
Kosovo: Court Rejects Imam’s Lawsuit Against Arbana Xharra
WPF celebrates the court ruling dismissing the defamation suit brought against journalist Arbana Xharra by Imam Goga.
Egypt: WPF Demands Authorities Drop Charges Against Mada Masr Editor Lina Attalah and Halt Press Censorship
WPF stands in staunch opposition to the unwarranted charges against Lina Attalah, the editor-in-chief of the esteemed independent news outlet Mada Masr, and the broader efforts to censor and suppress the press in Egypt.
Zimbabwe: Rutendo Maraire Faces Harassment for Exposing Businessman's Lavish Spending
WPF vehemently denounces the egregious treatment of Rutendo Maraire by businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Russia: Multiple Journalists Detained While Covering Memorials for Alexei Navalny
WPF stands resolute in its condemnation of the recent detentions of journalists, activists, and mourners across Russia, following the tributes paid to Alexei Navalny, the opposition leader who died in prison under dubious circumstances.
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.
Russia: Justice Ministry Labels Anna Narinskaya a Foreign Agent
WPF strongly condemns the Kremlin’s persistent efforts to target and harass journalists and activists in exile.
Turkiye: Nagihan Yılkın Fined for 'Insulting Public Official’
WPF vehemently condemns the recent judgment against journalist Nagihan Yılkın, who was fined for "insulting a public official" following her investigative work into corruption involving the former Governor of Gaziantep, Turkiye.
Venezuela: Officials Prevent 10 Reporters from Documenting Riot at Police Headquarters
WPF expresses serious concern regarding the obstruction faced by journalists from ten media outlets, including Silvimar Campos of Canal i and Impacto Venezuela, María Marcano of Venevisión, Nelmary Salazar of Globovisión, Lisbeth Miquilena of Televen, and Ana Carolina Arias of VPItv and Reporte Confidencial, who were barred from documenting a riot at a police headquarters in Porlamar, Nueva Esparta.
United States: Media Job Crisis Continues as NowThis and The Intercept Face Major Layoffs
WPF voices deep concern about the ongoing significant layoffs in the 2024 journalism job crisis, including recent significant staff cuts at NowThis and The Intercept.
Germany: Protestors Verbally Assault Petra Sorge While Reporting on Visit by Minister Habeck
WPF strongly condemns the verbal abuse and insults directed at Petra Sorge and other NTV reporters, as they sought to report on Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck's visit to a chocolate factory in Seligenthal.
Turkiye: Nazlı Ilıcak Retried on Terrorism Charges and Sentenced to Over 5 years in Prison
WPF strongly condemns the sentencing of Nazlı Ilıcak, a journalist who has endured relentless legal harassment since the 2016 failed coup attempt.
Nepal: Aishwarya Kunwar Arrested on Bogus Charges Following Personal Vendetta by Police Officer
WPF stands in solidarity with journalists Aishwarya Kunwar and Pushkar Bhatta, whose freedoms and safety are currently jeopardized in Nepal.