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Iraq/Kurdistan: WPF is Outraged by the Killing of Gulistan Tara and Hêro Bahadîn in a Turkish Drone Strike, Multiple Journalists Also Injured
WPF vehemently condemns the Turkish drone strike on a media vehicle in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, killing journalists Gulistan Tara and Hêro Bahadîn and injuring multiple others. Journalists covering conflict in the region have been repeatedly hit with Turkish strikes, resulting in multiple deaths. Deliberately targeting press in a conflict zone is a war crime
Bangladesh: Farzana Rupa and Husband Arrested While Attempting to Flee Country Following Government Change
Women Press Freedom call on the interim government of Bangladesh to conduct a fair, impartial, and transparent investigation into the charges against Farzana Rupa and her husband. It is imperative that due process is followed and that the couple's legal rights are respected.
Iraq/Kurdistan: Kurdish Security Assault and Injure Avin Atta During Protest Coverage
WPF strongly denounces the violent assault on journalist Avin Atta by the Asayish - Kurdish security organization . The attack demonstrates the dangerous conditions journalists face when reporting in sensitive areas like border regions.
Bangladesh: WPF Demands Accountability after Journalist Assaulted in Attack on Media House
The assault left several injured, including a woman journalist from Radio Capital. We call on the interim government of Bangladesh to conduct an immediate, thorough investigation into this attack and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Somalia: WPF Condemns Violence and Intimidation Against Journalists Covering Mogadishu Protests
Press workers in Somalia faced a wave of violence and intimidation as they covered protests in Mogadishu, among the women targeted are Nimo Muhidin and Safa Osman. Both were subjected to intimidation by the Somali police as they attempted to report from the scene.
Belarus: Women Press Freedom Welcomes Ksenia Lutskina’s Release After Presidential Pardon
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenka signed a decree pardoning 30 political prisoners, including Ksenia Lutskina, a former employee of the state-run Belteleradiocompany. Lutskina had spent four years behind bars..
Thailand: WPF Vehemently Condemns Senior Thai Politician for Slapping Duangporn Yiampop
Politician lashed out in anger when Yiampop, a reporter for Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), approached him with a question.
Burundi: Women Press Freedom Welcomes Release of Floriane Irangabiye Following Presidential Pardon
Irangabiye had been serving a harsh 10-year term on unfounded charges related to her affiliation with Radio Igicaniro, a diaspora-based media outlet known for its critical views on the Burundian government.
United Kingdom: WPF Denounces Attempts by Israeli Spokesperson to Discredit Mishal Husain
WPF urges Israeli government and its representatives to respect the independence of journalists and cease their attempts to discredit the press for asking critical questions about its actions in Gaza.
Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Welcomes Release of JIN News’ Derya Ren
WPF welcomes the long-overdue release of journalist Derya Ren, who was wrongfully imprisoned on baseless terrorism charges.
United States: WPF Alarmed by Bloomberg’s Decision to Fire Jennifer Jacobs Over Premature Publication of US-Russia Prisoner Swap
White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs, dismissed by Bloomberg News following controversy over breaking embargo on prisoner swap.
Bangladesh: Women Journalists Face Targeted Attacks in Bangladesh Uprising
Sources on the ground tell us women journalists are being specifically targeted by police, opposition party supporters, and protestors while covering the situation following the military takeover.
United Kingdom: Protestors Attack and Intimidate Journalists During Anti-Muslim Riots
WPF is alarmed by harassment of journalists, raises concerns for safety of reporters covering far-right protests
Nigeria: Police Hit Mary Adeboye with Teargas Canister, WPF Condemns Targeting of Press During Protests
The #EndBadGovernance demonstrations have led to unrest across multiple cities, resulting in attacks on over 30 journalists, including Mary Adeboye of News Central Television.
Russia: Moscow Court Sentences Ukrainian TV Presenter Natalia Moseychuk to 5 Years in Absentia
WPF condemns the sentencing of Ukrainian TV presenter Natalia Moseychuk to five years in prison by a Moscow court, in yet another transnational repression attack on press freedom.