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Qatar: Indian Journalist Forced To Flee Doha Under Threat of Arrest
After reporting on the detention of eight Indian naval officers in Qatar, an anonymous woman journalist was forced to flee the country or face arrest.
Turkiye: Veteran Journalist Elif Akkuş Released From Prison
Renowned reporter Elif Akkuş —— who was unjustly dismissed from TRT last April after 25 years of service — was arrested October 20.
Kenya: Pakistani Journalist Javeria Siddique Files Lawsuit Against Kenyan Police Unit
Photojournalist Javeria Siddique — the widow of prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, who was tragically killed in Kenya a year ago — has filed a lawsuit against an elite Kenyan police unit.
Canada: Surge of Threats Target Journalist Saba Eitizaz Amid Israel-Gaza War
Esteemed journalist Saba Eitizaz faces a distressing surge of Islamophobic threats online, including explicit plans of physical harm.
Russia: Russian-American Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Faces 5 Years for Failing to Register as “Foreign Agent”
Police in Kazan have detained Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s editor Alsu Kurmasheva.
United States: Nebraska Governor Targets Chinese Journalist with Xenophobic Remarks
Governor Jim Pillen dismissed an investigative report on the grounds of the journalist's nationality.
Guinea: Police Violently Arrest 10 Journalists, Injure Reporter Mariama Bhoye Barry
During a peaceful protest on press freedom, a violent police crackdown resulted in the physical assault of ten journalists who were covering the event.
Peru: Court Supports Journalist Pamela Huerta Bustamante in Landmark Freedom of Information Case
In a significant victory for press freedom, the Transparency Court of Peru has ordered the Peruvian National Police (PNP) to hand over requested information by La República’s journalist Pamela Huerta Bustamante.
Lebanon: Israeli Shelling Kills 1, Injures 6 Journalists, Including Carmen Joukhadar and Christina Assi
Recent shelling in southern Lebanon resulted in the tragic death of Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah and left several other journalists injured, including Carmen Joukhadar, who works with Al Jazeera, and Christina Assi, reporting for AFP.
Ghana: Political Activists Attack and Injure Akosua Otchere
While reporting on the vetting of a parliamentary candidate, reporter Akosua Otchere was attacked by a group associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
France: Suspected Poisoning of Exiled Russian Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova
CFWIJ is deeply concerned for exiled ex-Russian state television journalist Marina Ovsyannikova after a suspected poisoning attempt.
Turkiye: Former Minister Attempts to Discredit Seyhan Avşar After Exposé Reveals His Secret Purchase of $3 Million Villa
Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu attacked Halk TV reporter Seyhan Avşar online after she broke the news that he secretly bought an extravagant villa.
Mexico: Death Threats Sent to Journalist Claudia Hernández Following Murder Investigation
Following Claudia Isela Hernández Pérez’ live broadcast reporting on the murder of businesswoman Angela Louise Birkenbach, the journalist was sent several threats by a fake online profile.
Niger: Journalist Samira Sabou Faces Death Penalty on Treason Charges
Renowned journalist Samira Sabou has been released on bail after being charged with treason and cybercrimes.
Angola: Imprisoned Tik Tokker Ana da Silva Miguel Denied Medical Care
Popular influencer Ana da Silva Miguel, known as Neth Nahara, received a 2-year prison sentence for “insulting” President João Lourenço on TikTok in October 2023. Since her arrest, she has been denied access to her HIV treatment.