Russia: Kseniya Larina's Telegram Channels Hacked

Attack comes after Russian authorities initiated an administrative case against Larina in July, accusing her of failing to label her content with the "foreign agent" tag.

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Russia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Court Ruling Against Exiled Former Meduza Journalist Margarita Liutova

Women Press Freedom condemns the recent court ruling against former Meduza journalist Margarita Liutova, who was fined 5,000 rubles ($50) for participating in the activities of an “undesirable organization.”

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United States: IRCG Senior Official Charged by American Authorities for Plotting to Kill Iranian Journalist Masih Alinejad

We commend the US justice system for acknowledging the grave risks faced by women journalists like Masih and reaffirm the urgent need to protect human rights and hold oppressive regimes accountable.

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Guatemala: Michelle Mendoza Forced to Flee Amid Threats and Online Harassment Campaigns

Michelle Mendoza was forced to flee her country after receiving threats stemming from online disinformation campaigns that attacked her reputation. The harassment, linked to her investigations into criminal networks within the government.

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Belarus: Court Upholds 10-Year Conviction of Exiled Journalist Hanna Liubakova

Belarus’ Supreme Court has upheld a 10-year sentence in absentia for exiled journalist Hanna Liubakova on charges of "seizing power" & "extremism"—a blatant act of transnational repression.

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Colombia: Former Intelligence Director Sentenced to 12 Years for Persecution of Claudia Julieta Duque

Women Press Freedom commends the court's decision to sentence a former intelligence director of Colombia's now-defunct Administrative Security Department (DAS) to 12 years in prison for his involvement in the persecution, harassment, and illegal actions against journalist Claudia Julieta Duque.

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