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Burundi: Sandra Muhoza Charged with Bogus 'Endangering Internal Security,' Faces Potential Life Sentence
WPF stands in solidarity with Sandra Muhoza, a journalist unjustly charged and detained under harsh conditions in Burundi.
Israel/Palestine: Threats and Attacks against Women Journalists Covering the Conflict
During the ongoing Israel/Palestine conflict, the fundamental principles of press freedom have come under dire threat.
Kosovo: Fjolla Hyseni and Lindita Berisha Physically Assaulted in Prishtina
WPF voices deep concern over the recent assault on journalists Fjolla Hyseni and Lindita Berisha from Lajmi.net in Prishtina.
France: Gendarme Throws Miryam Brisse to the Ground at Motorway Construction Site
WPF vehemently condemns the gendarmerie’s physical assault against France 3 Occitanie journalist Miryam Brisse and the obstruction of the crew, including Harmonie Pacione, from covering environmental protests against the construction of the A69 motorway.
Georgia: Natia Karchiladze, Ani Giorgadze, and Others Assaulted by Police During Eviction Coverage
CFWIJ and WPF demands an urgent investigation into the police violence against Natia Karchiladze and Ani Giorgadze
Chile: Guard Assaults Daniela Muñoz During Interview with Former Mayor
CFWIJ and WPF is deeply troubled and unequivocally condemns the recent assault on journalist Daniela Muñoz in Santiago, Chile by a guard during a live broadcast.
Kenya: Bouncers Stab Jane Kibira While Reporting on Police Raid on Shisha Bar
In a police raid on a Nairobi bar, journalists were violently assaulted, with Jane Kibira and Boniface Bogita sustaining stab injuries.
Kosovo: Prime Minister’s Bodyguards Assault TV Klan’s Blerta Dalloshi-Berisha
In an incident caught on camera, the bodyguards of Kosovo’s leader Albin Kurti physically obstructed veteran TV Klan reporter Blerta Dalloshi-Berisha.
Latvia: Women Press Freedom Strongly Condemns Grenade Attack on BBC Russia Journalists, Demands Protection for Exiled Journalists
A grenade attack at a popular bar frequented by Russian exiles, including journalists from the BBC Russian service, raises concerns about the safety of independent journalists in exile.
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.
Spain: Journalist Paula García de Mora and Colleague Pushed and Kick During Anti Amnesty Protests
Paula García de Mora, a cameraperson from Antena 3, and her colleague Javier Bastida, a reporter with La Sexta, were subjected to physical assaults while covering anti-amnesty protests in Madrid.
Russia: Anna Politkovskaya’s Murderer Pardonned After Serving in Ukraine
Sergei Khadzhikurbanov, a former Russian detective convicted in the 2006 assassination of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, has been pardoned by President Vladimir Putin.
Lebanon: Israeli Missiles Strike Press Convoy of at Least a Dozen Journalists in Southern Lebanon
Israel missiles hit a press tour of at least twelve journalists reporting on damage caused by Israeli bombing in southern Lebanon.
Madagascar: Police Injure Journalist Finoana Razafijaonimanana with Stun grenade
In a troubling escalation of violence against the press in Madagascar, journalist Finoana Razafijaonimanana was injured by a stun grenade during a clash between police and demonstrators in Antananarivo.
India: Film Producer Assaults Journalist Debasmita Rout
Odia film producer Sanjay Nayak, also known as Tutu Nayak, was arrested on the charges of slapping and abusing journalist Debasmita Rout.