Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the alarming escalation of police violence against women journalists in Turkiye. We are particularly appalled by the recent brutal attack on respected journalist Pelşin Çetinkaya, who was detained and tortured while covering public protests against trustee appointments in Batman.

Women Press Freedom unequivocally condemns the illegal 48-hour detention and intimidation of CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward and her team while covering the urgent humanitarian crisis in North Darfur by rival militia. They endured threats and lengthy interrogations, with their driver taken away in chains. Held under armed guard, they faced limited access to food, water, and privacy. This distressing incident underscores the escalating dangers journalists encounter in conflict zones and the pressing need to safeguard press freedom.

WPF firmly denounces this aggressive action. It is unacceptable for her to lose her job and face terrorism charges due to a slip of the tongue while reacting to breaking news live on TV. We demand the case be dropped and that Komitgan be freed.

Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) forcibly detained OrderPaper journalist Edna Ulaeto after raiding her Abuja home without notice. Linked to a retracted article from OrderPaper concerning a supposed DSS operation.

WPF condemns this crackdown on press freedom and peaceful protest. Journalists must be free to report without facing police violence. We demand the reporters are immediately freed.

Pinar Gayip was briefly detained after being summoned to an Istanbul police station on October 14, 2024. She was taken into custody following yet another criminal complaints from lawyer Sezgin Keleş, who has persistently harassed Pınar due to her reporting on his conviction for "simple sexual assault."

Police raid Kurdish organizations and cultural centers in Amed, detaining 28 people, including Rojda Yıldız, the editor of the feminist publication Jineology Magazine. The detainees were taken to the Diyarbakır Counter-Terrorism Department, where a confidentiality order was imposed, raising serious concerns about transparency.

Police briefly detained reporter Mariam Shaban from East Africa TV, along with Nipashe journalist Jenifer Gilla, while they covered a banned protest organized by the opposition Chadema party in Dar es Salaam.

Her detention is a clear violation of human rights by Chinese authorities and a stark reminder of the country's authoritarian regime.

Journalist's home raided and taken into custody by security services on unknown charges.

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the continued harassment of Zhang Zhan by Chinese authorities.

Women Press Freedom condemns the police brutality towards journalists & activists during a human rights protest in Xochimilco, a grave infringement on press freedom and safety.

WPF condemns Karim's detention and demands an end to the state’s persecution of journalists and activists.

Women Press Freedom urges authorities to refrain from targeting press covering public interest issues, allowing them to report freely.

Women Press Freedom is deeply concerned for journalist Zhang Zhan’s safety, as she hasn’t been heard from in 2 days.

Longo, recently fired from pro-government newspaper Últimas Noticias, is the 4th woman journalist detained since the disputed July 28 election.