Published reports
236 reports
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WPF Demands Accountability for Bobi Wine’s Bodyguards Assaulting and Harassing 3 Women Journalists in Uganda
18 May 2024 · Uganda · Verified
Women Press Freedom condemns the violent attacks by security forces against journalists covering the funeral of opposition leader Bobi Wine. Margaret Kayondo was punched repeatedly and had her phone stolen. Zainab Namusaazi was hit on the …
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Ugandan journalist Juliet Kyarisiima beaten and robbed while covering land dispute
14 May 2024 · 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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Journalists assaulted at MK election rally ahead of South Africa elections
13 May 2024 · South Africa · Verified
A woman Journalist, was assaulted at an election rally organized by former President Jacob Zuma's new political party in May 2024. Men in military fatigues attacked reporters, signal of violence against the press during politically charg…
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At least 13 journalists killed since war broke out in Sudan: journalists syndicate
2 May 2024 · S. Sudan · Verified
At least 13 journalists have been killed since the war broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15, 2023, the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate announced on Saturday. "Since t…
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Uproar over assaulted female journalist.
3 Apr 2024 · Namibia · Verified
The Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) is outraged over the reported assault of a female radio journalist allegedly by a senior male editor at a local daily newspaper.Nampu, which advocates against violence and the sexual abuse wome…
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Journalist Harassed by Police While Reporting on Gender-Based Violence
15 Mar 2024 · Tanzania · Verified
In a concerning incident that occurred in March 2024, a female journalist from a local newspaper in Dar es Salaam faced harassment by police officers while reporting on a gender-based violence case. The incident underscores the persistent …
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Nigerian police detain, assault journalist Kasarahchi Aniagolu
21 Feb 2024 · Nigeria · Verified
Police officers detained, slapped, bodily assaulted, and hit Aniagolu with a gun. A reporter with the privately owned newspaper The Whistler, she was reporting on a police raid of a currency trading area in Wuse, a business hub in Nigeria’…
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Rutendo Maraire Faces Harassment for Exposing Businessman's Lavish Spending in Zimbabwe
19 Feb 2024 · Zimbabwe · Verified
The Women Press Freedom vehemently denounces the egregious treatment of Rutendo Maraire by businessman Wicknell Chivayo. It is abhorrent that Maraire has been subjected to cyberbullying and sexual harassment simply for performing her journ…
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Senegal police Officers Violently Attack Journalists Covering Protests
9 Feb 2024 · Senegal · Verified
25 journalists were targeted by police with tear gas, physical assault, and temporary detentions. Women Press Freedom categorically denounces the recent police violence against journalists while they were trying to cover demonstrations ins…
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Kenya: Armed Group Threaten Namukabo Werungah and Team Former BBC reporter reveals life-threatening encounter while on assignment
3 Feb 2024 · Kenya · Verified
https://www.womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/kenya-armed-group-threaten-namukabo-werungah-and-team
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Kenya: Bouncers Stab Jane Kibira While Reporting on Police Raid on Shisha Bar 5 journalists were assaulted during the intervention
5 Jan 2024 · Kenya · Verified
On January 5, 2024, at the Kettle House Bar and Grill in Nairobi, journalists accompanying police officers on a Shisha raid faced violent confrontations that resulted in severe injuries and equipment damage. During the operation, the journ…
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Female journalist in Malawi harassed
1 Jan 2024 · Malawi · Verified
A recent high-profile case in Malawi involved a female journalist who was harassed, likely referring to the experience of journalist [name], who faced online and potentially physical harassment after reporting on a sensitive political issu…
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Kenyan female journalist harassed for writing a sports story
31 Dec 2023 · Kenya · Verified
Mary Mwendwa an award-winning investigative journalist based in Nairobi; received digital harassment after writing a story featuring three male former national boxing stars who, in their active years, had brought fame and glory to Kenya Th…
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Journalist Queen Mlozi Assaulted by Security Officers During Political Event in Mwanza
5 Nov 2023 · Tanzania · Verified
A distressing incident occurred in Mwanza involving Queen Mlozi, a journalist with ITV. While covering a political event, Mlozi was violently assaulted by security officers assigned to the event. The attack, which unfolded in full view of …
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Madagascar: Police Injure Journalist Finoana Razafijaonimanana with Stun grenade
4 Nov 2023 · Madagascar · Verified
In a troubling escalation of violence against the press in Madagascar, journalist Finoana Razafijaonimanana was injured by a stun grenade during a clash between police and demonstrators in Antananarivo. The incident occurred as tensions mo…
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Sarah Carter, a journalist reporting in South Sudan, experienced physical threats.
18 Oct 2023 · S. Sudan · Verified
She was followed and verbally threatened by individuals who were unhappy with her coverage of sensitive topics. Despite the risks, Sarah continued her work, demonstrating resilience in a region where press freedom is under severe threat
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Guinea police Violently Arrest 10 Journalists, Injure Reporter Mariama Bhoye Barry
16 Oct 2023 · Guinea · Verified
During a peaceful protest on press freedom, a violent police crackdown resulted in the physical assault of ten journalists who were covering the event. Mariama Bhoye Barry, a reporter for Cavi TV, suffered an elbow injury due to tear gas g…
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Two Women Journalists, Mariam Nagadya and Swaburah Owomuksia Attacked and Detained
4 Oct 2023 · Uganda · Verified
The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemned the attack on journalists covering opposition party protests on October 4, 2023. From the incident, at least fourteen journalists in Uganda faced physical assault and had their equipment vand…
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Journalist Samira Sabou detained at her home in Niamey
30 Sep 2023 · Niger · Verified
On September 30, 2023, journalist Samira Sabou was detained at her home in Niamey, the capital of Niger, by men believed to be plainclothes security agents. Sabou previously published critical reports on suspected embezzlement by top milit…
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Uproar as police harasses journalists covering Lang'ata cemetery demos
20 Sep 2023 · Kenya · Verified
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2023-09-20-uproar-as-police-harasses-journalists-covering-langata-cemetery-demos/ Mary Muoki a Citizen TV reporter was blocked from taking pictures and threatened by a police officer while covering Langata …
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