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Azerbaijan: Crackdown on Independent Media Intensifies - 6 Abzas Media Journalists Behind Bars
Threats 3/14/24 Threats 3/14/24

Azerbaijan: Crackdown on Independent Media Intensifies - 6 Abzas Media Journalists Behind Bars

Azerbaijani authorities have detained Sevinj Vagifgizi, the Editor-in-Chief of Abzas Media, along with the media outlet's director, Ulvi Hasanli.

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Gaza: Palestinian Journalist Plestia Alaqad Flees Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Threats 12/12/23 Threats 12/12/23

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.

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Kosovo: Ardiana Thaçi Mehmeti and Erjona Gjikolli Sent Death Threats after Reporting on Singer
Threats 11/30/23 Threats 11/30/23

Kosovo: Ardiana Thaçi Mehmeti and Erjona Gjikolli Sent Death Threats after Reporting on Singer

KIKS Kosova journalists, Ardiana Thaçi Mehmeti and Erjona Gjikolli reported receiving death threats in the aftermath of their investigative report on the singer Eroll Murati.

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China: Urgent Concern for the Safety of Minnie Chan Following Disappearance in China
Threats 11/30/23 Threats 11/30/23

China: Urgent Concern for the Safety of Minnie Chan Following Disappearance in China

CFWIJ and WPF are concerned by the disappearance of journalist Minnie Chan following her attendance at a security conference in Beijing.

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Venezuela: Plan República Officials Threaten Regina Freites Ahead of Consultative Referendum
Threats 11/30/23 Threats 11/30/23

Venezuela: Plan República Officials Threaten Regina Freites Ahead of Consultative Referendum

Regina was targeted with verbal attacks and intimidation on the evening of November 30 while covering the upcoming Consultative Referendum on the Essequibo territory, set to take place on December 3.

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Russia: CFWIJ and 13 Other Press Freedom Groups Urge U.S. Action on Detained Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva
Threats 11/29/23 Threats 11/29/23

Russia: CFWIJ and 13 Other Press Freedom Groups Urge U.S. Action on Detained Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva

In a concerted effort to address the plight of detained journalists in Russia, The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom join fourteen leading press freedom and First Amendment organizations to call upon U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken for decisive action.

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Colombia: Death Threats Addressed to Viviana Llorente Expose Risks for Press in Colombia
Threats 11/28/23 Threats 11/28/23

Colombia: Death Threats Addressed to Viviana Llorente Expose Risks for Press in Colombia

In a shocking display of hostility towards press freedom, Viviana Llorente from Noticias RCN has become the target of harassment and death threats.

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US: Russia Charges Acclaimed American-Russian Journalist Masha Gessen with Spreading “False Information,” Add her to Most-Wanted List
Threats 11/27/23 Threats 11/27/23

US: Russia Charges Acclaimed American-Russian Journalist Masha Gessen with Spreading “False Information,” Add her to Most-Wanted List

The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom are deeply concerned and troubled by the recent developments in Russia involving the prosecution of Masha Gessen, an acclaimed Russian-American journalist and author.

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Germany: Investigative Journalist Irina Borogan Sued by Alexey Kozlov
Threats 11/24/23 Threats 11/24/23

Germany: Investigative Journalist Irina Borogan Sued by Alexey Kozlov

The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses grave concern and stands in solidarity with the Russian dissident authors Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan in light of the recent legal actions taken against their work.

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Iran: Maryam Shokrani Faces Second Legal Case
Threats 11/22/23 Threats 11/22/23

Iran: Maryam Shokrani Faces Second Legal Case

CFWIJ and WPF condemns the unwarranted legal harassment faced by Iranian journalist Maryam Shokrani, the economic editor of Iran's Shargh newspaper.

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Gaza: Israeli Airstrikes Kill Palestinian Journalists Alaa Taher Al Hassanat and Ayat Khadoura
Threats 11/20/23 Threats 11/20/23

Gaza: Israeli Airstrikes Kill Palestinian Journalists Alaa Taher Al Hassanat and Ayat Khadoura

The Coalition For Women In Journalism is devastated by the tragic loss of two Palestinian women journalists, Alaa Taher Al Hassanat and Ayat Al-Khadour, who were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

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Colombia: Ex-Detective Found Guilty of Torturing Reporter Claudia Julieta Duque
Threats 11/20/23 Threats 11/20/23

Colombia: Ex-Detective Found Guilty of Torturing Reporter Claudia Julieta Duque

The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom applauds the recent decision by a Bogotá Superior District Court to convict a former Colombian state security agent of aggravated psychological torture against journalist Claudia Julieta Duque between 2001 and 2004.

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Colombia: Beloved Motor Sports Journalist Luz Piedad Eusse Dies in Tragic Accident at Racing Event
Threats 11/19/23 Threats 11/19/23

Colombia: Beloved Motor Sports Journalist Luz Piedad Eusse Dies in Tragic Accident at Racing Event

CFWIJ extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late journalist Luz Piedad Eusse, known affectionately as Lupi, who tragically lost her life during a racing event.

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Iran: Journalist Saeideh Shafiei Begins Unjust Prison Term for Exposing Social Injustices
Threats 11/19/23 Threats 11/19/23

Iran: Journalist Saeideh Shafiei Begins Unjust Prison Term for Exposing Social Injustices

Journalist Saeideh Shafiei commenced her three-and-a-half-year prison sentence at Tehran's Evin prison today.

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Mexico: Journalist Silvia Nayssa Arce and Four Others Abducted, Released After Four Days
Threats 11/19/23 Threats 11/19/23

Mexico: Journalist Silvia Nayssa Arce and Four Others Abducted, Released After Four Days

Armed men in the violence-plagued state of Guerrero kidnapped Journalist Silvia Nayssa Arce, her husband Alberto Sánchez, and journalist Marco Antonio Toledo with his wife and son on November 19 and 22 respectively.

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