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March 10, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ condemns the prison sentence against journalists Serpil Ünal and Songül Yücel, and demands that journalists’ acquittal

March 10, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ condemns the prison sentence against journalists Serpil Ünal and Songül Yücel, and demands that journalists’ acquittal

The trial against journalists Serpil Ünal and Songül Yücel on charges of "being a member of a terrorist organisation" was held yesterday in Istanbul.

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March 10, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, March, March 2021, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment, Serpil Ünal, Songül Yücel
March 10, 2021

Cuba: CFWIJ condemns the state persecution against journalist Luz Escobar

March 10, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Cuba: CFWIJ condemns the state persecution against journalist Luz Escobar

Luz Escobar, a correspondent for website 14yMedio, was barred from leaving her home in Havana on International Women's Day.

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March 10, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
2021, March, March 2021, legal persecution, Legal Persecution, Cuba, Luz Escobar
March 09, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands the Turkish state to end legal persecution against journalists

March 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands the Turkish state to end legal persecution against journalists

The second hearing of the trial against Democrat-News editor Selda Manduz on the charge of being affiliated with an armed terrorist organization was held.

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March 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, March, March 2021, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment, Selda Manduz
March 09, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Kibriye Evren's acquittal immediately

March 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism

The 12th hearing of the trial against journalist Kibriye Evren was held today in Diyarbakır.

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March 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, March, March 2021, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment, Kibriye Evren
March 09, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Sadiye Eser’s acquittal immediately

March 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Sadiye Eser’s acquittal immediately

The third hearing of the trial against journalist Sadiye Eser was held in Istanbul today.

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March 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, March, March 2021, trial, Sadiye Eser, legal persecution, Legal harassment
March 09, 2021

United States: CFWIJ condemns the trial of Andrea Sahouri and demands her acquittal.

March 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
United States: CFWIJ condemns the trial of Andrea Sahouri and demands her acquittal.

Andrea Sahouri was arrested in May 2020, while covering a Black Lives Matter demonstration for an Iowa Newspaper.

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March 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
2021, March, March 2021, United States, Legal harassment
March 08, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ condemns the prison sentence against journalist Müyesser Yıldız on International Women’s Day

March 08, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ condemns the prison sentence against journalist Müyesser Yıldız on International Women’s Day

OdaTV News Director Müyesser Yıldız and TELE1 Ankara Representative İsmail Dukel were tried in the fourth hearing today in Ankara on International Women’s Day.

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March 08, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment, March, March 2021, Müyesser Yıldız
March 08, 2021

United States: CFWIJ demands dismissal of the relentless trial against journalist Andrea Sahouri

March 08, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
United States: CFWIJ demands dismissal of the relentless trial against journalist Andrea Sahouri

The charge against Des Moines Register journalist Andrea Sahouri, who was arrested while covering the Black Lives Matters (BLM) protests, has surfaced.

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March 08, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
2021, March, March 2021, legal persecution, United States, Andrea Sahouri
March 05, 2021

Philippines: CFWIJ condemns the continual legal harassment of journalist Maria Ressa

March 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Philippines: CFWIJ condemns the continual legal harassment of journalist Maria Ressa

Rappler CEO & Executive Editor, Maria Ressa, was once again summoned to court. In the latest legal challenge, Maria faces charges of tax evasion.

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March 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
2021, March, March 2021, legal persecution, Philippines, Maria Ressa
March 05, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Yasemin Çongar’s acquittal immediately

March 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Yasemin Çongar’s acquittal immediately

The 33rd hearing of the case where the executives of the closed Taraf newspaper including Yasemin Çongar was held.

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March 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment, March, March 2021, Yasemin Çongar
March 04, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ welcomes the court’s dismissal of the defamation case against journalist Hazal Ocak

March 04, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ welcomes the court’s dismissal of the defamation case against journalist Hazal Ocak

In June 2019, Cumhuriyet Newspaper reporter Hazal Ocak was sued for 20 thousand TL in financial compensation.

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March 04, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment, March, March 2021, Hazal Ocak
March 04, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Sibel Hürtaş’s acquittal immediately

March 04, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Sibel Hürtaş’s acquittal immediately

The 10th hearing of the trial against journalists Sibel Hürtaş and Hayri Demir was held today in Ankara.

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March 04, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment, Sibel Hürtaş, March, March 2021
March 04, 2021

Belarus: CFWIJ is concerned by the lengthy interrogation of Tatsiana Nyadbai

March 04, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Belarus: CFWIJ is concerned by the lengthy interrogation of Tatsiana Nyadbai

Tatsiana Nyadbai, a deputy chairman of Belarusian PEN Centre, was interrogated by an investigation committee.

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March 04, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
2021, March, March 2021, Legal harassment, Belarus, Tatsiana Nyadbai
March 03, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Nurcan Yalçın’s immediate acquittal

March 03, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Nurcan Yalçın’s immediate acquittal

The second hearing of the trial against journalist Nurcan Yalçın, who is being tried on charges of being affiliated with a terrorist organization was held.

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March 03, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, February, February 2021, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment, Nurcan Yalçın
March 03, 2021

Saudi Arabia: CFWIJ calls on the kingdom’s judiciary to end the conviction and travel ban against Loujain al-Hathloul

March 03, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Saudi Arabia: CFWIJ calls on the kingdom’s judiciary to end the conviction and travel ban against Loujain al-Hathloul

Saudi women rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul attended the first hearing of her appeal since her release.

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March 03, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
2021, March, March 2021, Saudi Arabia, legal persecution, Legal harassment, Loujain Al-Hathloul
February 26, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Sedef Kabaş's acquittal immediately

February 26, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Sedef Kabaş's acquittal immediately

The fourth hearing of the trial against journalist Sedef Kabaş and 38 people on charges of "damaging the economy" was held in Istanbul.

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February 26, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, February, February 2021, trial, Sedef Kabaş, legal persecution, Legal harassment
February 26, 2021

United States: CFWIJ condemns the arrest and trial of Andrea Sahouri demands she be released immediately.

February 26, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
United States: CFWIJ condemns the arrest and trial of Andrea Sahouri demands she be released immediately.

Andrea Sahouri was arrested ìn May 2020 while covering a Black Lives Matter protest.

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February 26, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Arrest, Legal Persecution, Legal Harassment
2021, February, February 2021, United States, Arrested, trial, legal persecution, Legal harassment
February 24, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Reyhan Çapan’s acquittal immediately

February 24, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Reyhan Çapan’s acquittal immediately

19th hearing of the trial against former Özgür Gündem editor, Reyhan Çapan, and her colleagues were held today at the İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court.

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February 24, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, February, February 2021, legal persecution, trial, Reyhan Çapan
February 23, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands Turkey to end legal persecution against journalists immediately

February 23, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands Turkey to end legal persecution against journalists immediately

The fifth hearing of the trial against journalist Ruken Demir was held today in İzmir.

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February 23, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, February, February 2021, legal persecution, trial, Ruken Demir
February 23, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Canan Coşkun’s acquittal immediately

February 23, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ demands journalist Canan Coşkun’s acquittal immediately

The fourth hearing of the trial against journalist Canan Coşkun was held today in Istanbul.

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February 23, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
turkey, türkiye, statement, 2021, February, February 2021, legal persecution, Canan Coşkun
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  • About/
    • Our Philosophy
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  • Safety/Press Freedom/
    • Press Freedom Newsroom
    • Safety Index: Reports + Data
    • Timelines
    • Campaigns
    • Calendar: Legal trials against journalists
    • Delegations
  • In-Focus/
    • COVID-19
    • US Protests 2020
    • US Election 2020
    • Hungary - The End of an Era
    • Beirut Blast - Solidarity with Lebanon
    • Maria Ressa - Hold The Line
    • Pakistan - Attacks Won't Silence Us
    • Belarus Protests
    • Myanmar Coup
    • Asian Journos On Frontlines
    • Turkey - We Are Not Safe
    • CFWIJ Afghanistan Evacuation efforts
  • LISTS/
    • Women reporters in the MENA region
    • Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ
    • Black Women Journalists To Follow
    • Women Journalists Covering Farmer Protests in India
    • Women journalists covering capitol INSURRECTION
    • women journalists covering indigenous stories in canada
  • Mentors/
    • Global
    • Chapters
    • #HEFORSHE
    • Reach a Mentor
    • Mentorship Program
  • WIJ Magazine/
    • Women In Journalism Magazine
    • Dear Laura - an advice column for ambitious lady journalists
  • Resources/
    • JSafe - App for Journalists
    • Reach out to us
  • In The News/
    • Global Press Coverage of the CFWIJ
  • Events/

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