Georgia: Journalists Face Heavy Fines After Protesting Unjust Ruling Against Jailed Reporter
Kutaisi City Court fines 8 journalists— including Kutaisi Pos' Eka Kukhalashvili, — for protesting outside a judge’s house.
Turkiye: State Persecution of Journalists Continues, Öznur Değer Detained
Special operations police violently detain JIN News journalist Öznur Değer after raiding her family home in Kızıltepe, Mardin.
Pakistan: CFWIJ Member Munizae Jahangir Faces Vicious Online Hate, Threats
Jahangir has been targeted for her show discussing fake blasphemy accusations used to blackmail people.
Czechia: Sabina Slonková Targeted Again—Break-In, Threats, and Attempt to Track Child’s Location
Investigative journalist and editor-in-chief of Neovlivní, Sabina Slonková, and her family placed under police protection due to serious threats.
Ukraine: Woman Attacks Reporter Victoria Dmytrenko During Coverage of Murder Trial
WPF condemns assault on journalist. Demands police take action.
Tunisia: Chadha Hadj Mbarek and Chahrazad Akacha Sentenced in Instalingo Case
WPF strongly condemns the politically motivated sentencing of journalists Chadha Hadj Mbarek (5 years) and Chahrazad Akacha (27 years in absentia).
Azerbaijan: Authorities Jail Another Journalist, WPF Demands Shahnaz Baylargizi is Freed
WPF strongly condemns the detention of journalist Shahnaz Baylargizi. The latest in the alarming state crackdown on independent media in the country.
Hungary: Noémi Gombos & Colleague Arrested After Attempting to Question PM
On January 30, 2025, police detained Telex journalists Noémi Gombos and Dániel Simor for attempting to question PM Viktor Orbán.
Turkiye: Authorities Detain Seda Selek and Halk TV Journalists in Ongoing Press Crackdown
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the detention of Halk TV journalist Seda Selek.
Turkiye: Sofya Alağaş Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison on Bogus Terrorism Charges
Journalist and Siirt Municipality Co-Mayor Sofya Alağaş has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization."
Peru: Police Detain Journalist Fátima Constantino in Excessive Show of Force
Five police officers detained Exitosa Noticias's Fátima Constantino while she was reporting on traffic chaos in Chiclayo.
Malta: Authorities Deny Zahra Joya Entry, Deport Her Back to UK
WPF strongly denounces the deportation of the award-winning journalist. Demands answers from Maltese authorities.
India: Court Orders Investigation into Rana Ayyub Over Social Media Posts
WPF denounces the Delhi court’s order for police to officially investigate Washington Post journalist Rana Ayyub, potentially leading to further legal action against her.
Ecuador: WPF Demands Authorities Act on Digital Threats Targeting Gisella Bayona
Gisella Bayona is facing identity theft—imposters solicit money & contacts in her name. Bayona reported the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, but no action has been taken.
Turkiye: Another Journalist Jailed, Eylem Babayiğit Detained - WPF Condemns Crackdown
Medya Haber journalist Eylem Babayiğit detained after a raid on her home in Istanbul.
Turkiye: State Targets Leftist Journalist and Activists, WPF Condemns Detention of Züleyha Müldür
WPF demands the immediate release of ETHA reporter Züleyha Müldür, detained during widespread police raids this morning.
Turkiye: Six Journalists Arrested in Escalating Crackdown on Kurdish Press
Police detain 6 Kurdish journalists following raids. Three women journalists Reyhan Hacıoğlu (Van), Rahime Karvar and Necla Demir were later arrested on terror-related charges.
West Bank: Palestinian Journalists Reunited with Loved Ones After Months in Detention
WPF celebrates the release of Palestinian journalists Bushra Al-Taweel and Rula Hassanein as part of the first phase of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal.
West Bank: WPF Denounces Detention of Givara Budeiri and Crew by Palestinian Forces
Palestinian Authority security forces detain Al-Jazeera journalist Givara Budeiri and her cameraperson while reporting live outside Israel’s Ofer prison.
France: Judges Drop Charges Against Investigative Journalist Ariane Lavrilleux
Women Press Freedom welcomes the decision of Paris' anti-terrorism judges not to indict Disclose journalist Ariane Lavrilleux.