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Pakistan: CFWIJ Demand Safety for Exiled Afghan Journalist Nahid Askari Amidst Islamabad's Deportation Campaign
CFWIJ and WPF are deeply concerned about the protection and safety of Afghan journalist Nahid Askari following the Pakistani government's recent crackdown on Afghan migrants residing in Pakistan.
Kenya: Police Officer Arrested for Assault on Radio Presenter Angela Muiruri
A senior police officer was arrested pending trial for the brutal 2020 assault on well-known radio host Angela Muiruri.
United States: The Reporter Newspaper Sues Delaware County Board Over “Gag Order”
Local paper The Reporter is taking legal action against the Delaware County Board of Supervisors in New York over a “gag order” on county employees speaking to the publication.
Turkiye: Seasoned Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak Imprisoned Following Controversial Verdict
Renowned Turkish journalist Nazlı Ilıcak behind bars for allegedly “slandering” public officials in a 2016 article.
Kazakhstan: CFWIJ Demands Review of Nargiz Severnya's Bogus Extortion Case
Severnya and husband were sentenced to prison on charges of extortion after reporting on Kazakhstan's military affairs
Colombia: Football Fans Attack María Camila Vergara and Sheyla Garcia
During a match between Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín, six journalists fell victim to violent fan attacks, sparking worries about press safety in sports venues. The police, alarmingly, did not step in.
Venezuela: Widespread Violations of Press Freedom Against Women Journalists Amid Essequibo Referendum
During the consultative referendum on Essequibo on December 3, press freedom and information guarantees for journalists and media outlets were violated by members of the Plan República
Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills Journalist Shima El-Gazzar in South Gaza
CFWIJ expresses profound sorrow over the loss of journalist Shima El-Gazzar and her family members, killed by an Israeli airstrike on Rafah in southern Gaza on Sunday.
France: CFWIJ Condemns Threats Against Jewish Columnist Ruth Elkrief Following Comments by Far-Left Leader
CFWIJ is deeply concerned about the recent threats against Ruth Elkrief, a respected French Jewish columnist working with TV broadcaster LCI.
Pakistan: CFWIJ and Women Press Freedom Demand Investigation into Raid on Tahira Baloch’s Residence in Balochistan
Unknown men forcibly raided the residence of Tahira Baloch, a renowned TV anchor and social media activist, in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s western province Balochistan.
Georgia: US Correspondent Rusa Shelia Resigns from Imedi TV Citing Anti-US Propaganda
Rusa Shelia, a US-based correspondent for the Georgian pro-governmental TV channel Imedi, announced her resignation, citing the network's alleged anti-USA agenda as the primary reason for her departure.
Peru: Juliana Oxenford Ousted Amid Political Pressure and Far-Right Influence
The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom is outraged by the recent developments involving the unjust dismissal of Juliana Oxenford from ATV network in Peru.
United States: Reporter Alisa Reznick Arrested While Covering Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Police arrest KJZZ radio reporter Alisa Reznick charging her with criminal trespass while reporting on a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Tucson, Arizona, on the morning of November 30.
Belarus: Former Journalist Larysa Shchyrakova Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison After Closed Trial
The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses its shock and dismay at the sentencing of former Belsat TV reporter Larysa Shchyrakova.
Russia: CFWIJ Condemns Criminalisation Of Journalist Izabella Evloeva
Journalist and chief editor of Fortanga, Izabella Evloeva, is currently under criminal prosecution with an offence under article 2073 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.