Student journalists from The Ohio State University allege that they were pepper-sprayed by the Columbus police force while covering the George Floyd protests last year. No resolution was reached between the student group and the law enforcement agency since the incident took place. Students are still seeking justice for the violence they faced while doing their jobs while receiving silence from the authorities in charge.

Wakiso District - Teddy Nakaliga and a fellow journalist were attacked by Ugandan armed forces for covering a protest in Kayunga Village. This assault was in clear violation of the agreement between the Chief of Defense Forces, Gen David Muhoozi, and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), following the events of February.

DW East Africa correspondent Mariel Müller was injured while covering a protest in Nairobi when police authorities confronted the demonstrators. She was attacked by two tear gas canisters fired by the police, presumably to disperse the crowd. The incident, and the ensuing silence from Kenyan authorities, has resulted in widespread international condemnation.

Türkiye genelinde 1 Mayıs İşçi Bayramı etkinliklerini takip etmek isteyen gazeteciler polis tarafından engellendi. Ekipmanları zarar gördü. Gazeteciler darp edildi. En az dört kadın gazeteci polis müdahalesine maruz kaldı. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ) kadın gazetecilere yönelik uygulanan polis şiddeti ve engellemeleri kınıyor. Türk devletinden gazetecilere güvenli ve özgürce haber yapabildikleri bir ortam sağlamalarını talep ediyoruz.

Journalists who followed May 1 Labour Day events across Turkey were prevented by the police. Their equipment was damaged and they were battered. At least four female journalists were subjected to police intervention while covering the events. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns police violence against women journalists. We demand the Turkish state to provide journalists with an environment where they can report safely and freely.

“Kobani olayları” veya bir diğer adıyla “6-8 Ekim olayları” olarak kamuoyunda bilinen ve 2014’te yaşanan protesto ve şiddet olaylarıyla ilgili açılan davanın, Ankara Sincan Ceza ve İnfaz Kurumları Kampüsü’nde görülen ilk duruşmayı takip etmek isteyen Mezopotamya Ajansı (MA) muhabiri Diren Yurtsever polis tarafından şiddet uygulanarak engellendi. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ) olarak sahada çalışan gazetecilere yönelik güvenlik güçlerinin uyguladığı şiddet ve engelleme girişimlerini kınıyoruz. Türk yetkililerden gazetecilere özgürce mesleki faaliyetlerini yürütebilecekleri bir ortam sağlamalarını talep ediyoruz.

Mesopotamia Agency (MA) reporter Diren Yurtsever was deliberately prevented and physically assaulted by the police while following the Kobani Trial which took place in Ankara. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the violence and prevention attempts by the security forces against journalists working in the field. We urge the Turkish authorities to provide journalists with an environment where they can freely conduct their journalistic coverage.

İstanbul’da 1 Mayıs Platformunun basın açıklamasını takip eden üç kadın gazeteci polis tarafından sözlü tacize uğradı. Çekim yapmaları engellendi. Toplanan kalabalığa saldırarak, basın açıklamasına katılan en az 30 kişiyi gözaltına alan polis, haber takibi yapan gazetecileri de darp etti. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ) olarak Türkiye’de gazetecilere uygulanan polis şiddetini kınıyoruz. Türk yetkililerden gazetecileri sindirmek amacıyla uyguladıkları politikalardan vazgeçmelerini talep ediyoruz.

Three female journalists covering the press release of the May-Day Platform in Istanbul were physically assaulted and verbally harassed by the police. They were also deliberately prevented from filming the gathering. The police attacked the crowd and detained at least 30 people who participated and battered the journalists. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is devastated by the brutal violence against journalists in Turkey. We demand the Turkish authorities end their policies to intimidate journalists.

MTV Lebanon News correspondent Joyce Akiki was attacked by Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) supporters, during her live coverage about the protest between two judge supporters at Palace of Justice in Beirut. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is utterly dismayed by the vicious attacks against Joyce. We demand Lebanese law enforcement to ensure journalists’ safety.

Several journalists are covering the protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The demonstrations were sparked by the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year old Black man, by a police officer. There are several reports of violence against the reporters by police and from enraged protestors. CFWIJ condemns the assault against working journalists. We demand that police stop interfering with reporters doing their job and hope that protestors also show some restraint towards the media.

Journalists Mar Segura and Sergi Pau were physically assaulted by the police during their coverage of a protest demonstration against police brutality. Mar Segura suffered physical injuries as a result of the attack. The journalist union in Valencia came out in support of both journalists, condemning the actions of the police officers on the location.

Investigative reporter Morgan Large’s car was sabotaged in a manner that could have seriously put her life at risk. This is not the first attack on the journalist either. Within the past year and a half, Morgan endured several such attacks at her workplace as well as her home. Over time, it appears that these malignant efforts to intimidate her into silence have increased in frequency.

İstanbul Kadıköy’de Boğaziçi direnişi sırasında gözaltına alınarak tutuklanan öğrenciler için bir araya gelen kalabalığa polis saldırdı. Eylemi takip eden ve aralarında kadın meslektaşlarımızın da bulunduğu birçok gazeteci polis tarafından engellenerek darp edildi. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ) olarak gazetecilere yönelik polis şiddetini kınıyor, yetkililerden meslektaşlarımıza saldırmak yerine haber yapabilmeleri için güvenli bir ortam sağlamalarını talep ediyoruz.

Police intervened in the Boğaziçi University’s student protests which took place today in İstanbul. More than 30 students were detained and many journalists including women reporters were deliberately prevented and brutally attacked by the police. At least four women journalists, who were in the scene, were affected by tear gas and beaten. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) strongly condemns police violence against journalists. We demand the Turkish state to provide a safer environment for our colleagues rather than attacking them.