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234 reports
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Sudan: Journalist Halima Idris Salim Fatally Run Over by Militia Vehicle
· Verified
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. Since war broke out in Sudan in April 2023, at least two women journalists hav…
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Journalist Juliet Kyarisiima attacked in Uganda
· Uganda · Verified
Kampala, Uganda, May 14, 2024—Ugandan authorities must credibly investigate an assault on broadcast journalist Juliet Kyarisiima, hold the perpetrators to account, and ensure that journalists covering public events do not face violence, th…
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Harassment of Morocco /Netherlands journalist Hassnae Bouazza
· Morocco · Verified
There are three reasons for people to attack me: I am a woman, I was born in Morocco and I am Muslim. Being attacked makes you very aware of what you are doing because you know the possible consequences and repercussions. The attacks are …
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Lindsey Kukunda was a victim of digital harassment.
· Uganda · Verified
Journalist and blogger Lindsey Kukunda was a victim of digital harassment. Ugandan journalist and blogger Lindsey Kukunda says that in Uganda, it's a mentality problem: "Basically, women are respected less than men and they don't have the …
Digital threatsOnline disinformation and propaganda
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La journaliste Sandra Muhoza à la prison centrale de Mpimba
· Burundi · Verified
Sandra Muhoza was arrested after some back-and-forth on the WhatsApp group "Burundi Médias," which comprises journalists and other communicators close to the government. She commented on the news of the alleged distribution of machetes in …
Arrest and Detention
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Mpigi Journalists Demand Action After BBS TV Reporter Robbed in Butambala
5 Oct 2026 · Uganda · Verified
A BBS TV journalist, Ireen Mirembe, says she was beaten and robbed of equipment worth about UShs7.3 million by two men after a boda boda rider allegedly led her off the main road in Butambala while she was returning to Mpigi. Mirembe says …
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Ethiopian journalist Salsawit Baynesagn detained without charge
28 Aug 2026 · Ethiopia · Verified
Police arrested Salsawit at her home in the capital Addis Ababa on June 8 after telling her she was wanted for questioning, her sister Haymanot Baynesagn told CPJ. Salsawit has not appeared in court, and authorities have not disclosed any …
Censorship and legal actionArrest and Detention
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Somali Journalist Suweys Gacayte detained unlawfully and faces legal action despite being released
28 Aug 2026 · Somalia · Verified
GAROWE, Puntland – Female journalist Suways Gacayte was released on bail after spending 13 days in detention at the Central Prison in Garowe, following a ruling by the Garowe District Court. The decision was read by Judge Burhan Sheikh Dah…
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Sympathy Ahereza assaulted by police while investigating a story
22 Aug 2026 · Uganda · Verified
journalist Sympathy Ahereza of Voice of Ruhinda and Nation Media journalist Hillary Twinamatsiko were assaulted by police in Mitooma District while investigating allegations of security negligence. The journalists had gone to investigate …
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Ethiopian authorities pressure journalists to admit to false accusations and promise to quit journalism in order to secure their release
13 Aug 2026 · Ethiopia · Verified
Gobeze Sisay, Meskerem Abera, Genet Asmamaw, Dawit Begashaw, and Abay Zewdu have been in detention for three years awaiting trial. Ethiopian authorities are pressuring them to admit to, and apologize for, taking part in a deadly insurgency…
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Somali Police assault female journalist Shukri Abdi in Mogadishu
13 Aug 2026 · Somalia · Verified
The incident took place in the Abdicasiis district of Mogadishu, where police officers were dispersing protesters. According to Shukri, she and several other journalists were targeted by the officers while they were covering the incident. …
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July 2026: Physical Assault and Asset Seizure at the Ol Kalou By-Election
14 Jul 2026 · Kenya · Verified
July 2026: Physical Assault and Asset Seizure at the Ol Kalou By-Election Brygettes Ngana, a broadcast journalist with NTV Kenya, was targeted alongside her colleague Enos Teche while covering localized electoral violence and voting irreg…
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Nigerian journalist Zainab Sodiq arrested and denied due process
8 Jul 2026 · Nigeria · Verified
On July 8, the State Security Service, also known as the Department of State Services or DSS, detained Sodiq, a videographer and journalist who also covers the political activities of Omoyele Sowore, founder of the Sahara Reporters outlet …
Arrest and Detention
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Margaret Kimathi (July 2026) NTV journalist attacked in Nairobi
7 Jul 2026 · Kenya · Verified
On July 7, 2026, during the Saba Saba public demonstrations in Nairobi, NTV journalist Margaret Kimathi was among a team that was confronted and harassed by traffic police officers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEWF4LakuGM
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Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki — continuing threats following shooting
25 Jun 2026 · Kenya · Verified
Ms Wanjeri lives in fear following threats on her life. She reported the matter to the authorities but has not received any feedback. “I have been living in fear not knowing who exactly wanted to kill me and why they wanted to. I am also …
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Mary Mwathi — journalist Assaulted during the election-related attacks on journalists.
16 Jun 2026 · Kenya · Verified
The KHRC lists Mary Mwathi among the ten journalists assaulted and robbed at gunpoint while performing their professional duties. https://khrc.or.ke/press-release/ol-kalou-by-election-triggers-alarming-threats-to-kenyas-2027-general-elect…
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Sympathy Ahereza assaulted by police while investigating a story
15 Jun 2026 · Uganda · Verified
journalist Sympathy Ahereza of Voice of Ruhinda and Nation Media journalist Hillary Twinamatsiko were assaulted by police in Mitooma District while investigating allegations of security negligence. The journalists had gone to investigate …
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Radio Tuungane’s Anne Nanduhura Threatened over her Reporting on the Government’s Attacks
10 Jun 2026 · Dem. Rep. Congo · Verified
In June 2026, Anne Nanduhura, a journalist with Radio Tuungane based in Minembwe, South Kivu (DRC), received three death threats linked to her reporting on the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region. The threats, two phone …
Intimidation and threatsDigital threats
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Sudanese authorities jail journalist Rishan Oshi over corruption reporting
18 May 2026 · Kenya · Verified
On May 18, 2026, authorities arrested Oshi, a program host for local private television channel AlBalad TV, in Port Sudan after a Sudanese court sentenced her that same day to one year in prison and fined her 10 million Sudanese pounds (US…
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Shukri Abbi Abdi arrested , beaten and equipment seized in Mogadishu
6 May 2026 · Somalia · Verified
Somali police arrested Shukri Abbi Abdi, a Shabelle TV reporter, and cameraman Abdullahi Sidow while covering the forced eviction of families in Mogadishu. Abdi was allegedly beaten and their equipment was seized before they were taken to …
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