Egypt: Nora Younis released, CFWIJ welcomes but concerned about deteriorating press freedom status being
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Nora Younis, the chief editor of news outlet Al-Mansa, was arrested and taken into custody on June 25.
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Egypt: Nora Younis' arrest shows worsened the state of press freedom
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Nora Younis, the chief editor of news outlet Al-Manasa, was arrested by Egyptian police on Wednesday, June 24.
Read MoreChina: Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan should be released immediately
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Zhang Zhan, a citizen journalist based in Shanghai, has been arrested after initially being detained for her coronavirus reporting.
Read MoreTurkey: CFWIJ condemns the arrest of journalist Müyesser Yıldız over 'military espionage' charges
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The Coalition for Women in Journalism condemns the arrest of ODATV Ankara News Manager Müyesser Yıldız, who was detained.
Read MoreUnited States: Police detains reporter Katie Nielsen, stops her coverage
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KPIX 5 News reporter Katie Nielsen was detained and handcuffed on June 1st while she was covering the peaceful protest organized by Oakland Tech High School students.
Read MoreAlgeria: Journalist arrested for reporting on Covid-19, placed under judicial control
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Meriem will be prosecuted on charges of “attack on national unity " and "dissemination of publications which may harm the national interest" on the basis of article 79 of the Penal Code.
Read MoreSerbia: Concerns for press freedom intensified as journalist briefly arrested for her Covid-19 reporting
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Nova.rs reporter Ana Lalić was arrested on April 2, for reporting on Covid-19. She was accused of “causing public unrest and damaging a hospital’s reputation”.
Read MoreTurkey: One more woman journalist arrested for being “anti-state”
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Journalist Hülya Kılınç was arrested by the Criminal Court of Peace, while she was on duty.
Read MoreCanada: American journalist Melissa Cox’s arrest exposes problems with press freedom
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Melissa Cox, an American journalist and documentary filmmaker, was arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on February 24.
Read MorePhilippines: State continues to persecute voices of dissent, arrests journalist Frenchiemae Cumpio
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Filipino journalist Frenchiemae Cumpio has been arrested along with four human rights activists on February 6. She was taken into custody during simultaneous raids.
Read MoreTurkey: Sadiye Eser's arrest further tightens grip on press freedom
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The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the arrest of Mesopotamia Agency reporter Sadiye Eser. She was arrested for “being a member of a terrorist organization” based on the statements of an anonymous witness after her detention on November 29. We demand that our colleague is released immediately.
Read MoreChina: We denounce the arrest of Chinese journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin
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The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the arrest of independent journalist and feminist, Sophia Huang Xueqin, who has been in police custody in China’s Guangzhou city after she was summoned on October 17.
Read MoreWe condemn the arrest of journalists Ruken Demir and Melike Aydın
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TURKEY, Istanbul — The Coalition For Women In Journalism is appalled that Jinnews reporter Melike Aydın and Mesopotamia Agency reporter Ruken Demir being taken into custody, after their homes in Izmir were raided by Turkish authorities.
Read MoreInternational day to end impunity for crimes against journalists
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Today is the sixth anniversary of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. We, at The Coalition For Women In Journalism, raise our voice for women journalists who have been subjected to physical and psychological violence and threats.
Read MoreThe CFWIJ condemns the arrest of Turkish journalist Zeynep Kuray in Istanbul this week
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TURKEY, ISTANBUL - On Friday May 10th, the CFWIJ obtained information that the Turkish police detained journalists Zeynep Kuray and Irfan Tunccelik while they were covering protests in Istanbul.
Read MoreWe protest Maria Ressa’s arrest over “cyber libel”
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We condemn the arrest of our colleague Maria Ressa, who was taken into custody over already disproved “cyber libel”. The Philippine’s government’s attempts to stifle dissent and criticism must come to an end.
Read MoreCFWIJ condemns Lucía Pineda Ubau’s arrest
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NICARAGUA, MANAGUA— The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns Lucía Pineda Ubau's arrest.
Read MoreHow India Is Becoming Dangerous For Women Journalists
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The Coalition For Women In Journalism has been observing an unprecedented amount and types of threats to women journalists in India, especially in the last two quarters.
Read MoreRelease journalist Priyanka Borpujari safely and immediately
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INDIA, MUMBAI - Freelance journalist Priyanka Borpujari has been wrongfully arrested by the Mumbai police while covering a protest.
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