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Russia: Family Assaults Reporters Lilian Rubtsova and Alena Sadovskaya Over Domestic Violence Reporting
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/25/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/25/23

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.

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Turkiye: Iranian Journalist Shilan Mirzaee Detained, Facing Threat of Execution if Deported
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/24/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/24/23

Turkiye: Iranian Journalist Shilan Mirzaee Detained, Facing Threat of Execution if Deported

Shilan Mirzaee, an Iranian activist and journalist seeking asylum in Turkey since 2016, is at risk of imminent deportation to Iran.

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Albania: Journalist Afrovita Hysaj Faces Death Threats Over Rape Case Reporting
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/24/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/24/23

Albania: Journalist Afrovita Hysaj Faces Death Threats Over Rape Case Reporting

Following her coverage of the assault of a 26-year-old woman, journalist Afrovita Hysaj from Fax News faces threats and public retaliation from Albert Deliaj, the owner of 6+1 Vlora, a local broadcaster.

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Moldova: Former Prime Minister Calls Journalist Măriuța Nistor “Media Escort” Who Works in a “Brothel”
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Moldova: Former Prime Minister Calls Journalist Măriuța Nistor “Media Escort” Who Works in a “Brothel”

Former Prime Minister insults Măriuța Nistor, referring to the reporter as a “media escort” who works in a “brothel,” and accuses her of bias.

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Brazil: TV Presenter Rhiza Castro Fired From Station After Reporting Sexual Harassment
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Brazil: TV Presenter Rhiza Castro Fired From Station After Reporting Sexual Harassment

After reporting persistent sexual harassment she faced from a station director at Record News, television presenter Rhiza Castro was fired by the network.

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North Macedonia: Court Rules Against Saska Cvetkovska in SLAPP Case by Former Deputy Prime Minister
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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.

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Kosovo: Imam Arrested For Extremism Sues Journalist Arbana Xharra for Defamation
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Kosovo: Imam Arrested For Extremism Sues Journalist Arbana Xharra for Defamation

Imam Enes Goga is suing exiled Kosovo journalist Arbana Xharra for defamation concerning a 2016 article she authored on his extremist connections.

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Venezuela: Journalist Karla Ávila Under Surveillance While Reporting on Opposition’s Primaries
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/22/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/22/23

Venezuela: Journalist Karla Ávila Under Surveillance While Reporting on Opposition’s Primaries

Reporter Karla Ávila fears she is under surveillance after witnessing an unidentified person and police take pictures of her.

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Iran: Prominent Journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Press
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Iran: Prominent Journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Press

In a move that accentuates the mounting concerns over press freedom in Iran, a court in the capital has meted out lengthy prison terms to prominent journalists, Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.

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UK: Palestinian Journalist Yara Eid Admitted to Hospital in London After 29 Family Members Die in Shelling
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UK: Palestinian Journalist Yara Eid Admitted to Hospital in London After 29 Family Members Die in Shelling

With the escalating conflict in Gaza, more journalists face life-threatening situations, leading to a mounting death toll.

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Qatar: Indian Journalist Forced To Flee Doha Under Threat of Arrest
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/20/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/20/23

Qatar: Indian Journalist Forced To Flee Doha Under Threat of Arrest

After reporting on the detention of eight Indian naval officers in Qatar, an anonymous woman journalist was forced to flee the country or face arrest.

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Turkiye: Veteran Journalist Elif Akkuş Released From Prison
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/20/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/20/23

Turkiye: Veteran Journalist Elif Akkuş Released From Prison

Renowned reporter Elif Akkuş —— who was unjustly dismissed from TRT last April after 25 years of service — was arrested October 20.

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Kenya: Pakistani Journalist Javeria Siddique Files Lawsuit Against Kenyan Police Unit
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/19/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/19/23

Kenya: Pakistani Journalist Javeria Siddique Files Lawsuit Against Kenyan Police Unit

Photojournalist Javeria Siddique — the widow of prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, who was tragically killed in Kenya a year ago — has filed a lawsuit against an elite Kenyan police unit.

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Canada: Surge of Threats Target Journalist Saba Eitizaz Amid Israel-Gaza War
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/19/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/19/23

Canada: Surge of Threats Target Journalist Saba Eitizaz Amid Israel-Gaza War

Esteemed journalist Saba Eitizaz faces a distressing surge of Islamophobic threats online, including explicit plans of physical harm.

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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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