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Azerbaijan: Police Arrest Elnara Gasimova on Charges of Smuggling
The crackdown on media in Azerbaijan continues as police arrest Elnara Gasimova, a journalist associated with AbzasMedia, on charges of smuggling.
Canada: Crown Attorney Drops Bogus Charges Against Brandi Morin Following Campaign by Women Press Freedom
CFWIJ and WPF vehemently condemns the arrest and obstruction charges faced by journalist Brandi Morin at the hands of the Edmonton Police Service.
India: French Journalist Vanessa Dougnac Forced to Leave India
CFWIJ and WPF denounces the Indian Home Ministry threatening to deport French journalist Vanessa Dougnac two years after revoking her work visa.
Russia: Siberian journalist Maria Ponomarenko sentenced to six years — CFWIJ calls for her immediate release
Almost a year after being convicted for “disseminating fake news,” a court in Kemerovo rejects Ponomarenko’s appeal against her verdict and sentence.
Ukraine: Concerns Over Surveillance and Attacks Against Investigative Journalists and Outlets
CFWIJ and WPF expresses deep concern over the deliberate targeting of independent media and investigative journalists by anonymous Telegram channels openly aligning with the government.
Guatemala: Former Police Officers Sentenced for Illegal Detention of Norma Sancir
CFWIJ and WPF applauds the court's decision to sentence former commissioner Ceferino Salquil Solval, along with police officers Olga Leticia Segura and Mirna Marleny Agustín, to 3 years and 9 months for the unlawful arrest of community journalist Norma Sancir.
Canada: Drop Bogus Charges Against Brandi Morin Immediately, CFWIJ and WPF Demand
CFWIJ and WPF joins more than a half-dozen press freedom groups to drop the bogus charges against Brandi Morin, an esteemed journalist who was simply doing her job.
Pakistan: Tanzeela Mazhar Acquitted in Defamation Case Filed by Harasser
CFWIJ and WPF welcomes a Pakistani trial court’s acquittal of Tanzeela Mazhar in a criminal defamation case which had been dragging for the last seven years.
Turkiye: Minister of Tourism Sues Dilan Esen for Reporting
WPF strongly condemns the lawsuit filed against BirGün newspaper reporter Dilan Esen by Minister of Tourism and Culture, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
United States: Freelance Journalist Lisa Kwon Wins Legal Battle Over Airbnb Report, Faces Financial Strain
WPF welcomes the resolution of the legal battle faced by journalist Lisa Kwon, who courageously stood her ground against a defamation lawsuit filed by a landlord following her investigative report on illegally operated Airbnbs in Los Angeles.
El Salvador: Public Workers Threaten, Assault, and Restrict Movement of Jéssica Orellana
WPF strongly condemns the recent assault on Jéssica Orellana, a respected photojournalist for El Diario de Hoy, while she reported on a government food aid delivery program in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Germany: Anti-Vax Protestors Attack and Injure Kili Weber
CFWIJ and WPF is deeply concerned about the escalating threats and assaults against journalists covering protests in Germany.
United States: Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million in Landmark Victory Against Trump
CFWIJ and WPF expresses its unequivocal support for E. Jean Carroll and extends its wholehearted appreciation for the court's decision to grant her $83.3 million in the defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.
Saudi Arabia: Historic Win for Women in Journalist Body Elections
CFWIJ and WPF applauds the groundbreaking election of six remarkable women to the Saudi Journalists Association — Thekra Alatiwi, Slama AlShethry, Fatima Aloufi, Bushra Alrabiah, and Mai Alsharif — a significant milestone in the association's 21-year history.
Turkiye: Kurdish Journalist and Mayoral Candidate Safiye Alağaş Detained
CFWIJ and WPF is deeply concerned about the recent detention of Safiye Alağaş, managing editor of JINNEWS and mayoral candidate for the People's Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party in Siirt province, Turkiye.