Venezuela: WPF Calls for Immediate Release of Ana Carolina Guaita Amid Bogus Terrorism Charges

Jailed journalist Ana Carolina Guaita faces trial for terrorism, inciting hatred, and obstructing public roads. In detention since August, she could face over a decade in prison if convicted on these bogus charges.

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Venezuela: Deisy Peña Facing "Terrorism" Charges for Covering Protests Against Electoral Fraud

WPF firmly condemns the state's continued persecution of photo journalist Deisy Peña. She & her colleague Paúl León are being prosecuted on bogus charges of "terrorism" & "criminal association" just for doing their jobs—covering protests against electoral fraud in July.


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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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Cuba: Journalists Branded as 'Mercenaries', WPF Condemns State Persecution of Independent Media

Since mid-September 2024, around twenty people linked to independent media, including journalists, project managers, activists, and content creators, have been summoned as "witnesses" in a criminal investigation. This includes freelance journalists Maria Lucia Exposito and Katia Sanchez.

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