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Uganda: WPF Demands Accountability for Bobi Wine’s Bodyguards Assaulting and Harassing 3 Women Journalists
WPF condemns the violent attacks by security forces against journalists covering the funeral of opposition leader Bobi Wine.
New Caledonia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Violence and Threats Targeting Journalists Amid Riots
WPF stands in unwavering support of Coralie Cochin and Charlotte Mannevy, who have shown exceptional courage in reporting on the recent riots in New Caledonia.
Colombia: Football Fans Attack María Camila Vergara and Sheyla Garcia
During a match between Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín, six journalists fell victim to violent fan attacks, sparking worries about press safety in sports venues. The police, alarmingly, did not step in.
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.
Bangladesh: Rozina Islam - A Year Of Legal Harassment And State-Backed Intimidation
May 17 marks one year to investigative journalist Rozina Islam’s arrest under espionage charges.
Zambia: Petty Chanda Faces Criminal Investigation Over Government Officials’ Leaked Audio
KBN TV station manager Petty Chanda was summoned for questioning after the channel broadcasted a compromising video of members of the ruling party.
India: CFWIJ Condemns Forceful Shut Down of Kashmir Press Club
The Indian state forcefully shut down the Kashmir Press Club much to the outcry of the press community in the region.
Anna Junker Receives Hateful Emails As Country Sees Fresh Wave Of Online Abuse Against Women Journalists
Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun reporter Anna Junker was sent vile and abusive hate emails from a singular email account.
India: CFWIJ Welcomes Investigation Into Individuals Harassing Rana Ayyub
The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against four individuals who were visible in a Youtube video slandering Rana Ayyub.
Joint Statement: CFWIJ Joins The Call To Demand EU Anti-SLAPP Law
CFWIJ joined over 170 civil society groups and over 200,000 citizens to demand effective legal protection against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation [SLAPPs].
Canada: CFWIJ Concerned About Threats And Abuse Faced By Journalist Brandi Morin
Journalist Brandi Morin is on the receiving end of a vile abuse campaign.
Myanmar: CFWIJ Concerned Regarding State Overreach In Digital Space
A letter penned by the Ministry of Transport and Communication suggests that the military-led government in the country plans to increase digital surveillance of citizens.
Albania: Cyber Attacks Launched On Six News Portals Rendering Websites Inaccessible
At least six online news portals have reported external interference on their websites, rendering them inaccessible.