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Italy: WPF Denounces Smear Campaign Launched Against Journalists Who Contributed to Press Freedom Report
WPF expresses grave concern over a targeted smear campaign against journalists who contributed to a European report on the deteriorating state of press freedom in Italy.
United States: Women Press Freedom Urges WSJ to Reinstate Selina Cheng After Controversial Dismissal
This termination is deeply concerning, especially given the Wall Street Journal's historic awareness of the significance of press freedom, underscored by the cases of their own journalists, Daniel Pearl and Evan Gershkovich.
Pakistan: Women Press Freedom Demands Withdrawal of Newly Adopted Defamation Bill in Punjab
WPF strongly condemns the passage of a defamation law in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
On World Press Freedom Day, Explore the Data of Women Journalists Behind Bars
Delve into detailed records that illuminate the alarming number of arrests, detentions, and imprisonment; the harsh conditions they endure, and the courageous stories behind each statistic.
United States: CFWIJ and WPF Applaud House for PRESS Act Passage, Urge Senate to Act
CFWIJ and WPF welcomes the recent passage of the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act, H.R. 4250, by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Turkiye: Court Dismisses Media Group’s Second SLAPP Case Against Journalist Canan Kaya
An Istanbul court dismisses a lawsuit against Canan Kaya, Editor-in-Chief of Medya Koridoru brought by Demirören Media Group.
Ukraine: Ex-Police Officer Sentenced For Attacking Maria Lebedeva During Maidan Protests
After a decade-long legal battle, an ex-special forces police officer is sentenced to five years in prison for using excessive force against journalist Maria Lebedeva during the police crackdown on protests in Maidan Square in 2013.
Malta: CFWIJ Demands Justice For Daphne Caruana Galizia With Maximum Penalties For Her Killers As Suspects Push For Plea Bargains
In a stunning confession to Reuters, George Degiorgio, accused of detonating the car bomb that killed prominent investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, said that it was “just business”.
India: Journalist Saba Naqvi Booked For “Inciting Violence” As BJP Clamps Down On Protests Against Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
The Delhi Police have booked journalist Saba Naqvi on allegations of “inciting violence”.
United Kingdom: Multimillionaire Arron Banks Loses Defamation SLAPP Against Carole Cadwalladr In Major Win For Press Freedom
The Observer and Guardian journalist Carole Cadwalladr wins the libel case in which she was sued by a millionaire businessman.
Türkiye: Gazeteciler Hazal Ocak ve Olcay Büyüktaş Akça’ya Açılan Hakaret Davası Ertelendi
Gazeteciler Hazal Ocak, Olcay Büyüktaş Akça ve diğer iki gazetecinin, mesleki faaliyetleri nedeniyle ‘hakaret’ suçlamasından yargılandığı davanın üçüncü duruşması İstanbul’da görüldü.
Turkey: No Relief For Hazal Ocak, Olcay Büyüktaş Akça And Two Other Journalists As İstanbul Court Adjourns The Trial For SLAPP Filed By Erdoğan’s Son
The third hearing of the strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) against journalists Hazal Ocak, Olcay Büyüktaş Akça, and two other defendants was held in İstanbul.
Turkey: CFWIJ Welcomes Journalist Derya Okatan’s Acquittal
The seventh hearing of the trial against journalist Derya Okatan for the "insult" charges was held in İstanbul.
Turkey: No Relief For Pınar Gayıp And Semiha Şahin As The Court Adjourns 18th Hearing Of Bogus Terror Trial
The 18th hearing of the case against Etkin News Agency (ETHA) editor Semiha Şahin and reporter Pınar Gayip was held.
Russia: Draft Law Further Threatening Independent Media Scheduled For Voting
A draft law that would allow state authorities to invalidate the registration and accreditation of media outlets without a court order.