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Russia: Russian-American Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Faces 5 Years for Failing to Register as “Foreign Agent”
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/18/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/18/23

Russia: Russian-American Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Faces 5 Years for Failing to Register as “Foreign Agent”

Police in Kazan have detained Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s editor Alsu Kurmasheva.

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United States: Nebraska Governor Targets Chinese Journalist with Xenophobic Remarks
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/17/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/17/23

United States: Nebraska Governor Targets Chinese Journalist with Xenophobic Remarks

Governor Jim Pillen dismissed an investigative report on the grounds of the journalist's nationality.

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Guinea: Police Violently Arrest 10 Journalists, Injure Reporter Mariama Bhoye Barry
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/16/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/16/23

Guinea: Police Violently Arrest 10 Journalists, Injure Reporter Mariama Bhoye Barry

During a peaceful protest on press freedom, a violent police crackdown resulted in the physical assault of ten journalists who were covering the event.

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Peru: Court Supports Journalist Pamela Huerta Bustamante in Landmark Freedom of Information Case
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Peru: Court Supports Journalist Pamela Huerta Bustamante in Landmark Freedom of Information Case

In a significant victory for press freedom, the Transparency Court of Peru has ordered the Peruvian National Police (PNP) to hand over requested information by La República’s journalist Pamela Huerta Bustamante.

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Lebanon: Israeli Shelling Kills 1, Injures 6 Journalists, Including Carmen Joukhadar and Christina Assi
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Lebanon: Israeli Shelling Kills 1, Injures 6 Journalists, Including Carmen Joukhadar and Christina Assi

Recent shelling in southern Lebanon resulted in the tragic death of Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah and left several other journalists injured, including Carmen Joukhadar, who works with Al Jazeera, and Christina Assi, reporting for AFP.

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Ghana: Political Activists Attack and Injure Akosua Otchere 
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Ghana: Political Activists Attack and Injure Akosua Otchere 

While reporting on the vetting of a parliamentary candidate, reporter Akosua Otchere was attacked by a group associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

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France: Suspected Poisoning of Exiled Russian Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova
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France: Suspected Poisoning of Exiled Russian Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova

CFWIJ is deeply concerned for exiled ex-Russian state television journalist Marina Ovsyannikova after a suspected poisoning attempt.

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Turkiye: Former Minister Attempts to Discredit Seyhan Avşar After Exposé Reveals His Secret Purchase of $3 Million Villa
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Turkiye: Former Minister Attempts to Discredit Seyhan Avşar After Exposé Reveals His Secret Purchase of $3 Million Villa

Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu attacked Halk TV reporter Seyhan Avşar online after she broke the news that he secretly bought an extravagant villa.

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Mexico: Death Threats Sent to Journalist Claudia Hernández Following Murder Investigation
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Mexico: Death Threats Sent to Journalist Claudia Hernández Following Murder Investigation

Following Claudia Isela Hernández Pérez’ live broadcast reporting on the murder of businesswoman Angela Louise Birkenbach, the journalist was sent several threats by a fake online profile.

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Niger: Journalist Samira Sabou Faces Death Penalty on Treason Charges
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/11/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/11/23

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.

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Angola: Imprisoned Tik Tokker Ana da Silva Miguel Denied Medical Care
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Angola: Imprisoned Tik Tokker Ana da Silva Miguel Denied Medical Care

Popular influencer Ana da Silva Miguel, known as Neth Nahara, received a 2-year prison sentence for “insulting” President João Lourenço on TikTok in October 2023. Since her arrest, she has been denied access to her HIV treatment.

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Sudan: Journalist Halima Idris Salim Fatally Run Over by Militia Vehicle
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/10/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/10/23

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.

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Palestine: Israeli Airstrike Kills Journalist Salam Mema
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/9/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/9/23

Palestine: Israeli Airstrike Kills Journalist Salam Mema

CFWIJ is deeply saddened by the killing of journalist Salam Mema, her husband Muhammad al-Masry, and their three children, Hadi, Ali, and Sham, in an Israeli airstrike.

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Italy: Man Hurls Glass Bottle at Journalist Martina Mazzaro Reporting in Park
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/7/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/7/23

Italy: Man Hurls Glass Bottle at Journalist Martina Mazzaro Reporting in Park

TVA Vicenza journalist Martina Mazzaro was assaulted while reporting on drug issues in Campo Marzo, Vicenza.

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Israel: Hamas Kills Journalists Shai Regev and Ayelet Arnin in Supernova Music Festival Massacre
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/7/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/7/23

Israel: Hamas Kills Journalists Shai Regev and Ayelet Arnin in Supernova Music Festival Massacre

Hamas militants, perpetrating indiscriminate violence, killed over 200 festival goers at the Supernova rave in southern Israel, including journalists Shai Regev and Ayelet Arnin.

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