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Georgia: Mariam Nikuradze Denied Access to Parliament Debating Foreign Agent Law
WPF is deeply concerned that Mariam Nikuradze, co-founder and co-director of the independent outlet OC Media, along with several colleagues, were unjustly denied access to a parliamentary session discussing the controversial "foreign agent law."
United States: Sandra Fish Thrown Out of Colorado Republican Event
WPF stands in support of Sandra Fish, an experienced political journalist with the Colorado Sun, who was ejected from the state Republican party assembly by the party chairman for ‘being biased.’
Spain: Murcia Press Office Refuses Rosa Roda Press Credentials
CFWIJ and WPF strongly condemns the repeated refusal by the Murcia Press Office to issue press credentials to veteran journalist Rosa Roda.
United States: Laura Belin Sues Iowa House Clerk for Repeatedly Refusing Accreditation
CFWIJ and WPF stands firmly in support of Laura Belin's legal battle against House Chief Clerk Meghan Nelson for consistently denying her press accreditation to report on the Iowa House of Representatives.
Gaza: Palestinian Journalist Plestia Alaqad Flees Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
In a move that reflects the escalating tensions in Gaza, Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad, known for her in-depth social media coverage of the region's crisis, has fled the area.
Albania: Guard Physically Restrains Journalist Klesiana Omeri Covering Parliament
Several journalists, including Klesiana Omeri, were obstructed while covering the Albanian Parliament.
Iran: Nobel Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi on Hunger Strike in Prison
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was denied access to her lawyer in Evin Prison due to her refusal to comply with the compulsory hijab rule.
Venezuela: Police Obstruct Journalist Lisbeth Martínez from Covering Hospital Demonstration
In Maturín, Monagas state, multiple journalists, including Lisbeth Martínez, were prevented from covering a protest at the Dr. Manuel Núñez Tovar University Hospital.
Zimbabwe: Ruling Party Denies Reporter Annahstacia Ndlovu Access to Annual Conference
Two journalists from Voice of America Studio 7, Annahstacia Ndlovu and Kudzanai Musengi, were denied access to cover the Zanu PF's annual conference in Gweru.
Greece: Freelance Journalist Lydia Emmanouilidou Denied Access to Samos Refugee Camp
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is highly concerned with the Greek Ministry of Immigration and Asylum denying Lydia Emmanouilidou access to a refugee camp in Samos.
Venezuela: National Guards Block Journalists Marinelid Marcano and Gianna Rodriguez from Covering Protest
Three members of the Bolivarian National Guard block journalists Marinelid Marcano and Gianna Rodríguez from covering an indigenous protest.
Canada: Freelance Journalist Nora Loreto Denied Access to Conservative Party Event
Freelance journalist Nora Loreto denied media accreditation to the Conservative Party of Canada convention and harassed by event security.
Indonesia: Security Officials Deny Patsy Widakuswara Access to US-ASEAN Summit
Indonesian security officials attempt to prevent White House pool reporter Patsy Widakuswara from covering the summit between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta.
Ukraine: Banned Political Party Member Attempts to Block Journalist Olena Kozubovska From Reporting on City Council Meeting
Local city council member tries to prevent journalist Olena Kozubovsk and NikVesti crew from attending council session. Police disagrees and allows journalists to cover the event.
Colombia: CFWIJ Calls on UNHCR to Immediately Assist Venezuelan Journalist Carola Briceño
The journalist had to relocate due to the risks she faced as a journalist and may now face deportation.