TIMELINE: Siberian Journalist Maria Ponomarenko Jailed for 6 Years Over Anti-War Statements
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TIMELINE: Siberian Journalist Maria Ponomarenko Jailed for 6 Years Over Anti-War Statements

Maria Ponomarenko, a Russian journalist and activist, has been sentenced to six years in prison for speaking out against Russia's war in Ukraine. While being behind bars, she has endured unjust punishment and ill-treatment from prison officers. Women Press Freedom calls for her immediate and unconditional release and warns that her life is at risk due to the harsh conditions she faces in detention.

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TIMELINE: 6-Year Torture and Unjust Detention of Eritrean Journalist Yirgalem Fisseha Mebrahtu
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TIMELINE: 6-Year Torture and Unjust Detention of Eritrean Journalist Yirgalem Fisseha Mebrahtu

Yirgalem Fisseha Mebrahtu was arrested by Eritrean authorities in 2009 following a raid on Radio Bana, an educational radio station where she worked. The military detained over 30 journalists and staff members during the raid. While most were released after four years, Yirgalem and five others endured six years of imprisonment without trial in one of Eritrea’s most notorious military prisons.

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