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#Italy: Former PM Renzi files civil & criminal lawsuits against ex TG3 director #BiancaBerlinguer. In interview, journo alleges she had to comply with Renzi's demands for biased reports. Italian politicians often use #SLAPPs to muzzle media. #CFWIJ demands dismissal of suits

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CFWIJ/status/1685928159307272192

RT @CFWIJ: #Kosovo: Protestors attack @topchanneltv, @BIRN_Network, RTV Dukagjini & @KallxoLive teams while covering demonstration against new mayor. Vehicles spraypainted, license plates destroyed. #CFWIJ calls on authorities to protect #journos and hold perpetrators to account. https://t.co/1fiFAzGQBk

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/alviinaalametsa/status/1663898861474127876

#Nigeria: #CFWIJ denounces attacks on journalists #BolanleOlabimtan & AjayiAdebola. We demand a thorough investigation of the incidents. The Nigerian govt must take immediate measures to ensure #womenjournos are not targeted & threatened.
#JournalismIsNotACrime

Read more:
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/nigeria-cfwij-condemns-attacks-on-journalists-bolanle-olabimtan-and-ajayi-adebola-during-presidential-elections

#Nigeria: #BolanleOlabimtan, & #AjayiAdebola were among 14 journalists attacked by security personnel and political thugs during presidential elections in Nigeria. #CFWIJ condemns vicious attacks on #womenjournos & demands legal action against the perpetrators.
#FreePress

#Malta: #CFWIJ is appalled by prison leave granted to #DaphneCaruanaGalizia murderer to attend a family baptism. We find the courts' decision shockingly disrespectful. It's abhorrent to allow a killer to live life as if he didn't unjustly take someone else's.
#JusticeForDaphne

#Iran: #CFWIJ stands in solidarity with journalist @Sima_Sabet & staff of @IranIntl TV. We vehemently denounce all tactics of intimidation and censorship used by Iranian govt towards free media. Any threats to journalists are a threat to democracy.
#JournalismIsNotACrime

Read more:
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/iran-iran-international-tv-relocated-due-to-serious-death-threats-cfwij-holds-iranian-regime-responsible

#Iran: Iran International TV forced to relocate offices from London to Washington DC due to serious, ongoing death threats on staff members. #CFWIJ vehemently condemns Iranian govt attempts to pressure & silence free press inside and outside the country.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#FreePress

On her death anniversary, #CFWIJ remembers the phenomenal #MarieColvin who wanted to tell every story. Her tenacity was incomparable and her courage contagious. Missing you, dear Marie Colvin.
#mariecolvin #mariecolvinneverforgotten #mariecolvinsprivatewar

#Romania: #CFWIJ joins eight other international #pressfreedom organizations in a letter to Romanian authorities demanding immediate & thorough Investigation into scrutiny of journalist #EmiliaȘercan.

Read more:
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/romania-cfwij-demands-immediate-and-thorough-investigation-into-the-scrutiny-of-journalist-emilia-ercan

#Germany: #CFWIJ denounces vile, demeaning attack on journalist #WiebkeHüster. We view the assault against free & critical views of art as an attack on freedom of expression. We demand accountability.
#FreePress

Read more:
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/germany-cfwij-condemns-degrading-attack-on-journalist-wiebke-hster

#Canada: #CFWIJ stands in camaraderie with esteemed photojournalist #AmberBracken & #TheNarwhal in suing RCMP. Despite efforts of law enforcement to criminalize journalism in recent years, journalism is not a crime. It is a public service & a fundamental democratic principle.

Read more:
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/canada-cfwij-in-solidarity-with-photojournalist-amber-bracken-and-the-narwhal-suing-the-rcmp

#Pakistan: #CFWIJ condemns vile & malicious online smear campaign against journalist #JaveriaSiddique. Pro-government supporters are using abusive rhetoric to intimidate and silence #JaveriaSiddique. We demand #Twitter take measures to ensure online safety of #womenjournos.

Read more:
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/pakistan-cfwij-condemns-vicious-smear-campaign-against-journalist-javeria-siddique

#Iran: #CFWIJ welcomes release on bail of journalist #ElnazMohammadi a week after her arrest. However, we condemn high cost of bail for journalists to pay. We demand immediate, unconditional freedom for all #womenjournos under custody.
#FreeThePress
#JournalismIsNotACrime

Read more:
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/iran-cfwij-raises-concerns-over-the-continued-arrests-of-journalists

#Iran: Journalist #SarvenazAhmadi sentenced to 6 years in prison by 15th Branch of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court. #CFWIJ demands her immediate release. All 38 #womenjournos currently imprisoned in Iran must be freed. Journalism is not a crime.
#FeeThePress

#Turkey: #CFWIJ condemns blocking & targeting journos reporting on reality of earthquake devastation. In such calamitous crisis journalists are the only lifeline for many. We demand that all efforts be channeled towards helping earthquake victims.

Read more
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/turkey-journalists-are-blocked-and-targeted-after-the-earthquake-disaster-cfwij-demands-accountability-and-transparency

#CFWIJ remembers barrier-breaking photojournalist #JoyceDopkeen who passed away from natural causes on Jan. 31, at the age of 80. She was the first female staff photographer hired by The New York Times. In her commendable 35-year career #JoyceDopkeen froze history one image at a time.

As a natural disaster struck #Turkey, #CFWIJ sources on the ground are reporting arbitrary prevention from filming. Police are stopping journalists from interviewing victims. We are alarmed at authorities trying to impede coverage of earthquake aftermath.

#Iran: Journalist #ElnazMohammadi arrested without explanation when summoned at Evin Prosecutor's Office. Her twin sister, journalist #ElaheMohammadi, has been behind bars since September. #CFWIJ demands all 38 imprisoned #womenjournous are unconditionally released.
#FreeThePress

RT @CFWIJ: #Ireland: #CFWIJ condemns the online harassment of @IrishTimes journalist #KittyHolland and attempts to tarnish her reputation. Journalists should be free to work without intimidation. Read more: https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/ireland-attempt-to-smear-kitty-holland-following-report-on-migrant-camps-cfwij-calls-on-social-media-companies-to-act

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/paulmurphy_TD/status/1622021000622743564

#Russia: #CFWIJ is alarmed by the treatment of journalist #MariaPonomarenko by Russian prison services. She has suffered mentally and physically since her unjust arrest in April. She should be released from detention immediately.

Read more:
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/russia-maria-ponomarenko-detained-after-fleeing-house-arrest-due-to-domestic-abuse-cfwij-calls-on-authorities-to-ensure-her-safety