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Russia: Detained US-Russian Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Hit with New Charges Amid Russia's Media Suppression
Alsu Kurmasheva, the unjustly detained American-Russian journalist, faces additional charges of spreading alleged "fakes" against the Russian army.
Slovenia: Car of Eugenija Carl Repeatedly Vandalized, CFWIJ Demands Urgent Police Action
Attacks on well-known journalist Eugenija Carl — who has faced years of harassment after a former Prime Minister called her and another journalist “prostitutes” — intensify with multiple car vandalization incidents.
Canada: Brandi Morin, Known for Indigenous Coverage, Yet Again Threatened with Arrest at Pipeline Protest
Renowned journalist Brandi Morin, well known for her coverage of indigenous stories in Canada, faced threats from the security of a pipeline while documenting a demonstration.
Gaza: Israel Kills Ola Atallah and Dua al-Cebbur in Airstrikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis
Recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis killed Palestinian journalist Ola Atallah in Gaza City and journalist Dua al-Cebbur in Khan Younis.
United States: Kansas Commission's Dismissal of Misconduct Complaint Against Magistrate Raises Press Freedom Alarms
CFWIJ and WPF is deeply concerned about the recent developments in Kansas, where Magistrate Laura Viar was cleared of misconduct in a case involving a controversial search warrant against the Marion County Record.
Pakistan: Groundbreaking Verdict for Asma Shirazi Upholds Media Accountability in Pakistan
The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom lauds the recent verdict the Islamabad High Court issued in favor of Asma Shirazi, a veteran Pakistani journalist.
Turkiye: CFWIJ Condemns Violent Police Tactics Against Elfazi Toral and Sema Korkmaz at Kurdish Press Event
JIN News reporter Elfazi Toral and Democratic Modernity journalist Sema Korkmaz were beaten and detained by police after reporting on a press conference in Istanbul.
Russia: Maria Ponomarenko Hit with Further Criminal Charges
Imprisoned Siberian journalist Maria Ponomarenko, already serving a six-year sentence for alleged dissemination of misinformation about the Russian army, is now facing additional criminal charges.
Mongolia: Unurtsetseg Naran’s Arrest Highlights Growing Press Suppression in Mongolia
CFWIJ and WPF is deeply concerned about the recent developments in Mongolia concerning the detention of journalist Naran Unurtsetseg, editor-in-chief of the news website zarig.mn, and the subsequent blocking of the website.
Paraguay: Mabel Portillo Hit with Second Restraining Order
CFWIJ and WPF vehemently denounces the recent judicial action taken against Mabel Portillo, a dedicated journalist working with Guairá Press in Paraguay.
Belarus: Assault on Press Freedom Intensifies in Belarus with Ranak TV Journalists Detained, Colleague Disappearing Mysteriously
Belarusian authorities arrested two former journalists with Ranak TV, Yulia Dauletava and Liudmila Andzenka, while their colleague Alena Shcherbin is missing.
Romania: Iulia Roșu and Camelia Stan Fired After Complaints of Editorial Interference from Newsroom Owner
In a shocking move, the Swiss media group Ringier has announced the dismissal of key members of the editorial team at Libertatea, one of Romania's most influential daily newspapers under its ownership.
Venezuela: Warrant Issued Against Claudia Marcero for Alleged Involvement in Referendum Conspiracy
Following Venezuela’s December 3 referendum, the country’s lead prosecutor issued multiple warrants against journalist Claudio Macero and others, accusing them of conspiring against the non-binding referendum to reclaim Essequibo territory from Guyana.
India: Legal Victory for Makepeace Sitlhou as Indian Supreme Court Halts Criminal Proceedings
CFWIJ and WPF welcomes the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to hold criminal proceedings against journalist Makepeace Sitlhou.
France: Racists Attack Salhia Brakhlia Online Following Contentious Interview with Far-Right Politician
Following an intense confrontation on Franceinfo between journalist Salhia Brakhlia and politician Marion Maréchal, Brakhlia was attacked with racist insults from the far-right on social media.