Verdict hearing on the case against journalist Sabiha Temizkan over charges of “spreading terror propaganda” was held today. Sabiha Temizkan was being tried over a tweet she shared six years ago celebrating liberation of Maxmur from ISIS forces.

Cumhuriyet Gazetesi eski diplomasi muhabiri Duygu Güvenç hakkında açılan davanın karar duruşması bugün görüldü. Bugünkü duruşmada mahkeme, Duygu ve meslektaşı Alican Uludağ'ın suçlamalardan beraatine oybirliğiyle karar verdi. Bu kararı memnuniyetle karşılıyoruz, ancak böyle bir davanın hiç açılmamış olması gerektiğini de tekrar hatırlatıyoruz.

Verdict hearing of the case initiated against Cumhuriyet Newspaper’s former diplomacy news reporter Duygu Güvenç was held today. Duygu had given her final defense statements during the hearing held in July and The Coalition For Women In Journalism has been nervously waiting for the final decision on her case. During today’s hearing the court decided with unanimity to acquit Duygu and her colleague Alican Uludağ from charges. We welcome this decision but repeat that a case should never have been initiated in the first place.

الجزائر، 20 أكتوبر—أعلنت مؤسسة الشروق الأعلامية مقاضاتها للصحفية ورئيسة تحرير جريدة الفجر الجزائرية، حدة حزام بدعوى ازدرائها ومهاجمتها للإسلام. تحالف النساء العاملات بالصحافة يدين الملاحقة القضائية للصحفية ويطالب الأطراف المعنية باحترام حرية الرأي والتعبير وحرية الصحافة.

Al-Shorouk media sues journalist and editor-in-chief of Al-Fagr news outlet, Hadda Hezam over allegations of defaming and attacking Islam. The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns legal harassment of the journalist and calls for the involved parties to respect freedom of expression and press.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism is delighted that Daphne Caruana Galizia has been co-awarded the 2020 Allard Prize for International Integrity in recognition of her leadership and commitment to protecting human rights and combating corruption.

The first hearing of the case initiated against former Cumhuriyet reporter Alican Uludağ and responsible editor in chief of the newspaper was held today. Alican Uludağ, the reporter who wrote the article, and Olcay Büyüktaş, the newspaper's managing editor responsible for legal affairs, have been charged with "disclosing the identity of an informant" according to Article 6/3 of the Anti-Terror Law and are facing up to three years in prison.

The first hearing of the case initiated against former Cumhuriyet reporter Alican Uludağ and responsible editor in chief of the newspaper was held today. Alican Uludağ, the reporter who wrote the article, and Olcay Büyüktaş, the newspaper's managing editor responsible for legal affairs, have been charged with "disclosing the identity of an informant" according to Article 6/3 of the Anti-Terror Law and are facing up to three years in prison.

الكويت، 22 أكتوبر—ترحيل المذيعة سازديل الكاك أثر مزاعم بانتهاك قانون الاخلاق العامة ونشر محتوي غير لائق علي مواقع التواصل الأجتماعي. يدعم تحالف النساء العاملات بالصحافة المذيعة سازديل في مواجهة هذا التعدي علي حريتها في التعبير وحقها ف الاختيار ويطالب السلطات الكويتية بالنزوع عن أستخدام مصطلحات فضفاضة مثل " انتهاك الأداب العامة " لتقييد الحريات الشخصية والحق في التعبير.

TV presenter Sazdell deported from Kuwait over claims of violating dress code conduct and posting so called immoral social media content. The Coalition For Women In Journalism supports Sazdell against this infringement of her freedom of expression and choice and calls upon Kuwaiti authorities to refrain from using vague terms like “ violating public morals” to limit personal freedoms and free speech.

طهران،إيران، 19 أكتوبر—رفض استئناف الحكم الصادر ضد شقيق الصحفية مسيحة النجاد السيد علي ريزا علي نجاد. رفضت محكمة الاستئناف الطعن على حكم الثمانية سنوات الصادر بحق السيد علي ريزا علينجاد. يدين تحالف النساء العاملات بالصحافة هذه الأعمال الانتقامية من قبل السلطات الإيرانية ويطالب بالأطلاق الفوري لسراح شقيق الصحفية مسيحة علي نجاد.

Journalist Masih Alinejad’s brother Alireza Alinejad's appeal on his unjust 8-year sentence has been rejected by the appeal court in Iran. The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns this retaliatory act by the Iranian authorities and calls for the immediate release of Journalist Masih Alinejad’s brother.

Sentenced to life imprisonment Peter Madsen broke out of prison yesterday after he took a female psychologist hostage and threatened the security with having a bomb.

Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu, zorlu çalışma koşullarına rağmen kamuoyuna bilgi vermeye çalışan dünyanın her yerinden gazetecilere mutlu bir Dünya Gazeteciler Günü diliyor. Tehditlere, saldırılara, cinsel ve çevrimiçi tacize rağmen haberleri doğru ve hızlı bir şekilde iletmek için kalabalık mahkeme koridorlarında, doğal afet bölgelerinde ve savaş bölgelerinde var gücüyle çalışan kadın gazetecilere bir kez daha şükranlarımızı sunuyoruz.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism wishes a happy World Journalists’ Day to journalists all around the world who strive to provide information to the public despite hard working conditions. Independent journalism is indispensable for a democratic society. We once again express gratitude to women journalists who work in crowded courtroom corridors, in natural disaster areas and war zones to convey news accurately and quickly despite threats, attacks, sexual and online harassment.