Georgia: Riot Police Attack Journalists in Tbilisi Amid Protests Against Election Results
WPF stands with the journalists attacked this morning in Tbilisi, including OCMedia's Mariam Nikuradze, who fell twice, and camera operators violently assaulted by riot police while covering protests against election results.
Azerbaijan: State Crackdown on Independent Media Intensifies as Abzas Media Journalists Endure Abuse in Prison
As the Baku hosts world leaders at COP29, wrongfully jailed Abzas Media journalists Sevinj Vagifqizi, Elnara Gasimova, & Nargiz Absalamova are assaulted in ther detention center.
Montenegro: WPF Condemns the Horrific Attack on Reporter Ana Raičković and Her Family
Journalist Ana Raičković was violently assaulted outside a restaurant in Podgorica by businessman Zoran Bećirović, his son, and a bodyguard. Raičković, a well-known reporter for Pobjedacg, was punched, threatened with being “burned alive” if she didn’t stop her work, and had her head slammed against her car door.
Slovakia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Violent Assault on Kristína Kövešová During Investigation of Violent Crimes
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the violent assault on TV Markíza journalist Kristína Kövešová in Trnava while she was investigating violent crimes for her program Reflex.
Togo: Yvette Sossou Among Six Reporters Assaulted During Togo Opposition Meeting
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns violence against journalists covering political events.
Bolivia: Protestors Attack Irene Torrez, Forcing Her to Delete Footage
Women Press Freedom denounces violent attack on journalist reporting on rally in support of the President..
Portugal: WPF Demands Accountability After Assault on Beatriz Henriques Ferreira
President of Barroca Parish Council assaults CMTV journalists Beatriz Henriques Ferreira and João Beirão while they reported on forest fire in Fundão.
Israel/West Bank: Israeli Soldiers Target Shatha Hanaysha and others with Live Fire and Bulldozer in Jenin
WPF strongly condemns the violent targeting of journalists by Israeli soldiers in Jenin. Shatha Hanaysha was among those injured by live rounds and shrapnel while reporting.
Ecuador: Women Press Freedom Calls for Urgent Probe into Violent Attack on Journalist Thalía Flores in Quito
Thalía Flores was violently assaulted in Quito on her way to a meeting with colleagues. The attacker stole her phone, continued to shake her, and left her with a fracture after throwing her to the ground.