Myanmar junta authorities arrested Dawei Watch reporter, Ma Moe Myint, and her colleagues from their respective homes.

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights held the Colombian state responsible for the abduction, rape, and torture of journalist Jineth Bedoya in 2000. The court claimed that officials of the state were not only directly responsible for the torture Jineth suffered but institutions enabled the sexual assault by not taking the threats against Jineth seriously despite earlier complaints. The courts believed the negligence was a result of gender discrimination and ordered that those involved should be given adequate punishment.

Teresa Montaño, a prominent collaborator for Proceso and the Heraldo De México, was briefly abducted, followed by robbery at her residence. Reportedly, the journalist hired a taxi to travel from Juarez to Lerdo on Friday afternoon.

A prominent Iranian human rights activist and journalist living in New York, Masih Alinejad was the target of an international kidnapping attempt.

Journalist Amra Ahmed Diska was released and regained her freedom after seven days of abduction. The journalist was forcefully kidnapped on May 4 by a group of gunmen. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) welcomes the release of Amra, however, we demand the Nigerian security forces ensure journalists’ safety.

Journalist Amra Ahmed Diska was abducted from her home in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State. The journalist was kidnapped by a home raid early Tuesday. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the abduction of Amra. We demand the Nigerian authorities take action for the journalist's immediate release.

Myo Myat Myat Pan, an ex-employee of Myitkyina News Journal, was abducted by police authorities on April 14. The journalist was reportedly arrested on orders from the military council. According to Myitkyina News, the plainclothes police officers took the civilians away in cars around 6 p.m. Her whereabouts remain unknown after her arrest. CFWIJ condemns the abduction of Myo Myat Myat Pan. Despite Myo Myat Myat Pan no longer pursuing journalism, the authorities detained her anyway. We demand Myanmar Junta authorities release Myo Myat Myat Pan immediately.

Chidiebere Onyia, a reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was allegedly abducted at gunpoint on Tuesday night as she returned home from work.

Chinenye Iwuoha, reporter of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Pacesetter FM, was abducted by armed bandits while going home after work on Monday. The Commissioner of the Police stated that the journalist has regained her freedom on Wednesday through the efforts of the police forces.

A Syrian rebel commander, who was suspected in the disappearance of journalist Razan Zaitouneh, has been arrested on charges of war crimes and torture.

Gul Bukhari abducted for hours in Pakistan. The government should stop intimidating women journalists, as elections approach.

Zeenat Shehzadi has been missing since August 2015. After being recovered by security agencies, the journalist has disappeared once more.