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Venezuela: During Referendum Coverage, National Guards Detain Nicole Gómez Cubillán, Force Reporter to Delete Photos
Nicole Gómez Cubillán, a correspondent for El Medio, was detained by the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) on April 21, 2024, while covering the National Popular Consultation, a nationwide referendum, in Lechería, Venezuela.
Montenegro: Alisa Hajdarpašić Harassed and Pushed While Reporting Arrest
TV Vijesti journalist Alisa Hajdarpašić faced multiple forms of intimidation and harassment while covering the arrest of a former intelligence official.
Kosovo: Adelina Ahmeti Attacked While Covering Church-Building Initiative
WPF stands in firm opposition to threats and intimidation yielded at journalist Adelina Ahmeti and camera operator Jetmir Hoxha of BRIN.
Germany: Protestors Verbally Assault Petra Sorge While Reporting on Visit by Minister Habeck
WPF strongly condemns the verbal abuse and insults directed at Petra Sorge and other NTV reporters, as they sought to report on Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck's visit to a chocolate factory in Seligenthal.
Germany: Women Press Freedom Outraged by Harassment Campaign against Alexandra Föderl-Schmid
WPF voices grave apprehension about the escalating hostility and threats targeted at Alexandra Föderl-Schmid, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Süddeutsche Zeitung, in light of plagiarism accusations put forth by right-wing media in an attempt to besmirch her reputation.
Azerbaijan: Several Journalists Intimidated and Obstructed While Covering Elections
In the wake of the recent elections in Azerbaijan, WPF is deeply concerned about the alarming reports of intimidation, obstruction, and censorship faced by journalists, including Ulviyya Ali and Lida Abbasli.
Georgia: Azerbaijani Journalist Aytan Farhadova Fears Surveillance and Attacks in Exile
CFWIJ and WPF expresses deep concern over the ongoing harassment and intimidation faced by exiled Azerbaijani journalists currently living in Georgia.
Turkiye: Çiğdem Toker Under Investigation for Election-Related Comments
CFWIJ and WPF vehemently condemns the ongoing legal harassment and intimidation against Çiğdem Toker, a respected economic reporter with T24 news.
El Salvador: Public Workers Threaten, Assault, and Restrict Movement of Jéssica Orellana
WPF strongly condemns the recent assault on Jéssica Orellana, a respected photojournalist for El Diario de Hoy, while she reported on a government food aid delivery program in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Honduras: Yalile Dubón Pérez Faces Threats After Exposing Mayor's Son
CFWIJ and WPF stands in unwavering solidarity with Yalile Dubón Pérez, a courageous journalist facing grave threats in Honduras for performing her vital duty to the public.
El Salvador: Mayor Intimidates, Smears and Harasses La Prensa Gráfica Journalist
CFWIJ and WPF strongly condemns the egregious violation of press freedom in Ahuachapán, where a La Prensa Gráfica journalist faced targeted harassment and defamation at the hands of Darwin Regalado, Mayor of El Refugio, and supporters of the Nuevas Ideas party.
Venezuela: Journalists Forced to Erase Coverage of El Palito Refinery Oil Spill
CFWIJ and WPF condemns the recent actions of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (Dgcim) in Venezuela, which forced journalists Ruth Lara Castillo and María Torres to delete their coverage of the El Palito refinery oil spill.
Paraguay: Senators Attempt to Intimidate Reporters Rocío Pereira Da Costa and Fiona Aquino
In the space of two days, two Paraguayan senators have tried to interfere and obstruct the work of reporters Rocío Pereira Da Costa and Fiona Aquino.
Venezuela: Plan República Officials Threaten Regina Freites Ahead of Consultative Referendum
Regina was targeted with verbal attacks and intimidation on the evening of November 30 while covering the upcoming Consultative Referendum on the Essequibo territory, set to take place on December 3.
Nigeria: Unnamed Journalist Kidnapped by Alleged Ex-Soldiers
A journalist with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), covering the presidential villa in Abuja, was abducted at the Federal Secretariat.