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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bangladesh: Police Shoot and Injure Nadia Sharmeen During Deadly Protests
WPF vehemently condemns the egregious attack on Nadia Sharmeen, a reporter for Ekattor TV, who was wounded by police gunfire in Jatrabari on July 18, 2024.
Kenya: Women Press Freedom Outraged by Police Shooting and Injuring Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki with Rubber Bullets During Anti-Government Protests
WPF expresses deep concern over the shooting of journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki while she covered protests in Nakuru County.
United States: Shot by Police During 2020 Protests, Linda Tirado May Need Hospice Care
WPF expresses our deepest solidarity with Linda Tirado, a courageous photojournalist who was gravely injured by Minneapolis police while covering the George Floyd protests in 2020.
Armenia: Police Trample and Injure Nane Hayrapetian and Nare Gevorgyan While Reporting on Anti-Government Protests
At least 10 journalists were injured in police clashes with anti-government protestors. As violence erupted, journalists Nane Hayrapetian and Nare Gevorgyan were both trampled and injured by police officers while reporting on the unrest.
United States: Pro-Palestinian Protestors Harass Olivia Reingold at New York Demonstration
Olivia Reingold, a reporter for The Free Press, faced intimidation tactics from protesters who labeled her a "Zionist."
Georgia: Journalists and Media Outlets Attacked Amidst Protests Against “Russian Law”
WPF is deeply concerned about the passage of the controversial "foreign agents" law by the Georgian parliament.
Mozambique: Women Press Freedom Condemns Violent Detention of Sheila Wilson by Police
WPF is profoundly alarmed by the detention of Sheila Wilson, a journalist affiliated with the Center for Democracy and Development (CDD).
Armenia: Women Press Freedom Denounces Police Assaulting Multiple Journalists Covering Protests
WPF condemns the targeted police violence against journalists covering the protests in Armenia against the territorial transfer agreement with Azerbaijan.
United States: Women Press Freedom Raises Alarm at Journalists Attacked, Arrested, and Detained for Covering Nationwide Student Protests
WPF is gravely concerned by the escalating arrests, assaults, detentions, and obstructions faced by predominantly student journalists covering protests on campuses across the United States.
Georgia: Women Press Freedom Slams Tbilisi Mayor's Insult to Nutsa Bakhutashvili During "Foreign Agent" Bill Protests
WPF condemns in the strongest terms the recent actions of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, who publicly insulted Formula TV reporter Nutsa Bakhutashvili.
Egypt: Bogus Charges Against Rasha Azab, Iman Aouf, and Hadeer al-Mahdawy Must be Dropped Immediately
WPF stands resolutely against the unlawful treatment of journalists Rasha Azab, Iman Aouf, and Hadeer al-Mahdawy by Egyptian authorities.