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Italy: CFWIJ Condemns The Violence Faced By Antonella Alba While Covering Covid Related Protests

Journalist Antonella Alba was verbally and physically attacked at a demonstration rally against the COVID safety measures announced by the Italian government. The incident took place on August 28, while Antonella was covering the protest for Rai News 24. The journalist was abused by participants of the rally and incurred physical injuries in a scuffle that took place at the location. The security personnel on the ground had to eventually intervene in order to ensure her safety.

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Pakistan: Journalists Contracted With Covid-19 Concerned About Measures News Organisations Are Taking

Over 50 journalists in Pakistan reporting on the frontline amid the pandemic have tested positive for Covid-19. With many journalists choosing to remain anonymous and not disclose their names, it is clear that better measures should be taken by news organizations both in providing the journalists with proper protective equipment and necessary mental health support.

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India: Covid-19 In Newsrooms

Camerapersons and reporters are among the most affected by the pandemic in India. India has ordered its people to stay at home, shut businesses and suspended all transport in what is the world's most grinding lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Koronavirüs Dünya Çapında Yaygınlaşırken Basın Özgürlüğü Kadın Gazeteciler İçin Ne İfade Ediyor?

Ocak-Nisan 2020 arasında kadın gazetecilerin içeren 145 vakayı belgeledik, bunlardan 77’si pandeminin birçok gazetecinin çalışma dinamiklerini değiştirdiği Mart-Nisan arasında gerçekleşti. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu tarafından belgelenen tüm vakaların yaklaşık %32.4'ü Covid-19 ile bağlantılı oldu.

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Russia: Elena Milashina Verbally Attacked By Chechen Head For Her Covid-19 Coverage

Russian journalist Elena Milashina has been verbally attacked by Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya, during a live broadcast on Instagram on April 13. He resorted to personal attacks and threatened Elena for her “provocative” reporting on the state of Covid-19 in Chechnya. The Coalition For Women In Journalism denounces Kadyrov’s attempt to disregard Elena’s reporting at a time when the work of journalists around the world is most needed.

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USA: Veteran Journalist Maria Mercader Succumbs To Covid-19

Longtime CBS journalist Maria Mercader has died in a New York hospital after contracting Covid-19. She was fighting cancer and other related illnesses for 20 years. For Maria, the deadly virus proved to be fatal. It is alarming that COVID-19 is more threatening for those who are already struggling to survive due to chronic illnesses.

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Egypt: Government’s Decision To Expel Guardian Journalist Is An Attack On Press Freedom

Guardian's Cairo correspondent Ruth Michaelson has been forced by Egyptain authorities to leave the country following her COVID-19 reporting. Her press accreditation has also been revoked, which now prevents her from working in the country. This arbitrary move by the government in Egypt is unacceptable. The Coalition For Women In Journalism demands authorities in Cairo to reconsider their decision and allow Ruth to work freely.

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