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Turkiye: Prosecutor Seeks Prison Sentence for Elif Akgül Over Social Media Posts
Women Press Freedom is deeply troubled by Elif Akgül facing a potential 13.5 years behind bars over two tweets in 2018 and 2022, respectively.
Turkiye: Bianet’s Ayça Söylemez Acquitted of “Targeting Counter-Terrorism Official”
Ayça Söylemez faces prosecution and three years imprisonment for an article on a former judge and current deputy justice minister.
Morocco: Hanane Bakour Sentenced and Fined for Facebook Post
Journalist Hanane Bakour charged with “publishing fake news” for social media post.
United States: Court Orders Lauren Chooljian to Hand Over Unpublished Material in Libel Case
New Hampshire Public Radio journalist Lauren Chooljian was ordered to hand over unpublished notes and transcripts in a libel case brought against the journalist by Eric Spoffard.
India: Jashoda Desai Charged with Defamation for Questioning Politician's Qualifications on Social Media
Women Press Freedom condemns the charges against Desai, demands authorities stop using such baseless tactics to silence critical voices
Pakistan: Women Press Freedom Stands Against Legal Notices to 47 Journalists
Women Press Freedom is deeply concerned about the recent developments in Pakistan, where at least 47 journalists and YouTubers have been issued legal notices by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
Turkiye: Journalists on Trial for “Insult”
CFWIJ and WPF strongly condemn the persistent legal harassment of women journalists by the Turkish state, exemplified in the recent trials of Sibel Hürtaş, Sultan Eylem Keleş, and Nurcan Baysal.
Turkiye: 6 Journalists Charged with Attending “Illegal” Protest Supporting Arrested Colleagues
CFWIJ and WPF denounces the legal harassment of journalists Pınar Gayip, Eylem Nazlıer, Zeynep Kuray, Yadigâr Aygün, Serpil Ünal, and Esra Soybir.
United States: Court Finds Catherine Herridge in Contempt of Court for Refusing to Disclose Confidential Sources
Federal court orders CBS reporter Catherine Herridge to reveal her confidential source in a decision that could set a precedent impacting the entire news media.
Romania: Prosecutor Halts Investigation into Blackmail Campaign Against Journalist Emilia Şercan
The Bucharest Court of Appeal Prosecutor's Office (PCAB) abruptly terminated its investigation into a blackmail operation against Emilia Şercan, a prominent investigative journalist.
North Macedonia: Court Rules Against Saska Cvetkovska in SLAPP Case by Former Deputy Prime Minister
A North Macedonian court has ruled against Investigative Reporting Lab (IRL) and its Editor-in-chief, Saska Cvetkovska, in a defamation case filed by the country's former Deputy Prime Minister.
Niger: Journalist Samira Sabou Faces Death Penalty on Treason Charges
Renowned journalist Samira Sabou has been released on bail after being charged with treason and cybercrimes.
Canada: Police Justify Arrest of Award-Winning Journalist Amber Bracken by Questioning Her Credentials
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) challenged the lawsuit by photojournalist Amber Bracken concerning her wrongful arrest while covering a protest against the construction of a pipeline in 2021.
Turkiye: Pınar Gayıp Acquitted of All Charges in Case Brought by Lieutenant General
The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes Pinar Gayip’s acquittal. Lieutenant General Musa Çitil has consistently used his position of power to harass critical journalists legally.
Cuba: State Security Interrogates La Hora de Cuba Journalist Neife Rigau, Detains Director
La Hora de Cuba journalist Neife Rigau interrogated by State Security a day after the G77+China Summit hosted by Cuba ended.