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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.
South Africa: Jessica Bobo and Colleague Attacked While Covering Story in Eastern Cape
WPF and the CFWIJ is deeply appalled and gravely concerned by the vicious assault on Jessica Bobo and Sbu Maingo of Mpuma Kapa TV (MPKTV) while they were covering a story in Airport Valley, Walmer.
Russia: Family Assaults Reporters Lilian Rubtsova and Alena Sadovskaya Over Domestic Violence Reporting
The Coalition For Women In Journalism vehemently condemns the violent attack on journalists Lilian Rubtsova and Alena Sadovskaya by members of the Yandiyev family.
Sudan: Journalist Halima Idris Salim Fatally Run Over by Militia Vehicle
Well-respected journalist for Sudan Bukra Channel, Halima Idris Salim, died when she was run over by a vehicle belonging to Rapid Support Forces (RSF) soldiers.
Uganda: Security Services Assault and Detain Numerous Journalists Covering Opposition Party Protests
The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the attack on journalists covering opposition party protests.
Mexico: 10 Police Officers Brutally Attack Journalist Estrella Pedroza
Estrella Pedroza, a Mexican journalist and regular contributor to the progressive daily La Jornada, was assaulted by approximately ten police officers.
South Africa: Bank Security Assault Journalist Lerato Mutsila, Delete Footage From Phone, and Remove Her From Climate Protest
Security guards from Standard Bank assaulted and unlawfully confiscated the phone of Daily Maverick journalist Lerato Mutsila while she was covering a climate demonstration.
Venezuela: Journalist Alexandra Torres Violently Attacked While Covering Police Headquarters Takeover
Journalist Alexandra Torres physically and verbally attacked while reporting on the takeover of a police headquarters in Zulia state after being falsely accused of one-sided reporting on the region.
North Macedonia: Shop Owner Assaults TV Alsat Journalists Filming in Public Place
In a shocking incident in Skopje’s Old Bazaar, the owner of a barber shop assaults, insults, and threatens TV Alsat journalists Era Gjakova, Sara Hoxha and their cameraman.
Bolivia: Radio Cepra’s Daniela Valdez Beaten, Strangled and Robbed by Violent Mob While Covering Protest
Violent mob viciously attacked journalist Daniela Valdez of Radio Cepra as she reported a protest at a municipal office in Sucre.
Maldives: Covering Protests, Maathu Hussain Pushed to the Ground by Police Officer
CFWIJ is alarmed by increasing assaults on press covering demonstrations and urges police to respect journalists