Iraqi Kurdish authorities arrest, severely beat 3 journalists, assault another - Committee to Protect Journalists

Iraqi Kurdish authorities arrest, severely beat 3 journalists, assault another - Committee to Protect Journalists

Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, July 16, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Iraqi authorities to investigate and hold to account the officers who arrested and severely assaulted four journalists in Iraq’s Kurdish region over the past week. “The arrest, abuse, and intimidation of journalists in Iraq’s Kurdish region are deeply concerning and reflect a broader pattern of hostility toward press freedom,” said Sara Qudah, CPJ’s regional director…

NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Assault On Journalist Sneha Barve In Pune, Seeks Action Report In 3 Days

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a shocking incident involving journalist Sneha Barve, who was allegedly brutally assaulted with a wooden stick while reporting on illegal construction near Pune on July 4.