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Albania: Investigative Reporter Ola Xama Verbally Assaulted by Mayor of Tirana After Waste Investigation
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj verbally assaults BIRN journalist Ola Xama after publishing an article exposing the role of the mayor in the waste concession in Tirana.
Türkiye: 1 Yıl Süren Tutukluluğun Ardından 4 Kürt Kadın Gazeteci de Sonunda Serbest — CFWIJ Kararı Memnuniyetle Karşılıyor
13 aydır tutuklu bulunan 3’ü kadın 15 Kürt gazeteci iki gün süren duruşma sonunda serbest bırakıldı.
Türkiye: After 1-Year Behind Bars, 4 Four Kurdish Women Journalists Released Pending Trial
Fifteen Kurdish journalists, including three women, are released pending trial after 13 months of detention.
Kenya: Women Journalists Tear Gassed While Covering Protests
Police throw tear gas canisters at journalists Halima Mohamed and Elizabeth Mutinda covering anti-government demonstrations, forcing them to run for safety.
Ukraine: Ex-Police Officer Sentenced For Attacking Maria Lebedeva During Maidan Protests
After a decade-long legal battle, an ex-special forces police officer is sentenced to five years in prison for using excessive force against journalist Maria Lebedeva during the police crackdown on protests in Maidan Square in 2013.
Israel: Israeli Court Convicts Palestinian Journalist Lama Ghosheh To A 3-Year Suspended Sentence
Almost one year after Israeli forces arrested Palestinian journalist Lama Ghosheh at her home in occupied East Jerusalem.
Lebanon: Dima Sadek Receives 1 Year Prison Sentence and Fine For Social Media Post
Acclaimed Lebanese journalist jailed for a year and slapped with a hefty fine after court rules against her in a criminal libel case brought by the Free Patriotic Movement.
Portugal: Police Union File Criminal Complaint Over Satirical Cartoon by Award-Winning Cartoonist Cristina Sampaio
Police union files criminal complaint against cartoonist Cristina Sampaio and public broadcaster over cartoon critiquing racism within police forces.
Iran: Journalist and Activist Sepideh Qolian Sentenced to Two Years in Prison, Faces Further Charges
Imprisoned for years, tortured, and continuously slapped with absurd charges, journalist and activist Sepideh Qolian was yet again sentenced to another two years in prison in July 2023
Bangladesh: Adhora Yeasmein Sued by Religious Group After Reporting on Its Criminal Activities
Head of a religious group files a lawsuit against journalist Adhora Yeasmein following her exposé of its criminal activities.
United Kingdom: Saima Mohsin Sues CNN For Discrimination And Unfair Dismissal After Injury On The Job
British presenter and international correspondent, Saima Mohsin, is taking legal action against CNN in the UK for mistreatment after serious injury on the job.
Iran: Nazila Maroofian Remanded In Custody 6 Months After Sentencing
Following a summons to the Evin Prosecutor's Office in Tehran, authorities detain Kurdish journalist Nazila Maroofian.
Italy: Anti-Vaxxers Barrage Journalist Linda Di Benedetto With Sexist Insults and Intimidation
Online anti-vaccine commenters resorted to sexism and sharing journalist Linda Di Benedetto’s photos to undermine her reporting.
Argentina: Journalist Mercedes Romero Intimidated By Defendant During Trial
Sole detainee and accused in a brutal assault case in Los Molles threathens El Corredor Noticias journalist Mercedes Romero during court hearing.
Italy: Former PM Files Criminal & Civil Lawsuit Against Journalist Bianca Berlinguer
Defamation lawsuit follows Berlinguer claiming the former PM pressured journalists to target political rivals with negative press.