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• Lawyer of journalist Silêman Ahmed still denied visit to his client 

  Lawyer Nerîman Ahmet, who is part of the Silêman Ahmed defense group, said that they applied at least 10 times to see their client, but they were not allowed to see him.
• DFG: 11 journalists taken into custody and 5 sent to prison in November 

  According to the DFG's November report, 11 journalists were taken into custody and 5 were sent to prison.
• Duhok Public Order Forces don't allow lawyer to visit RojNews journalist Ehmed 

  Duhok Public Order Forces are preventing lawyers from visiting RojNews journalist Silêman Ehmed, who is being held in custody by KDP forces for 30 days. It was learned that Ehmed's file is in the hands of KDP intelligence service, Parastin.
• 25 days without news from Roj News journalist Ehmed  

  There is still no news from the journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was arrested by the KDP in South Kurdistan more than three weeks ago. Concern for his life and safety is increasing, RojNews is calling once again for the release of its editor.
• Three female journalists detained in Iran in two days 

  Three female journalists were detained in Iran in two days. While journalist Shagaig Moradi was arrested, it is not known where Nasim Tawafzadeh and Helaleh Natigeh are being held.
• Arrest warrant for two Iranian journalists  

  The chief prosecutor of Evin Prison in Iran issued an arrest warrant for journalists Seide Shafii and Nesim Sultanbegi.
• NuJINHA reporter injured in Gaza 

  Journalist Naghem Karajeh was injured in an Israeli attack in Gaza City. The Palestinian journalist is a reporter for the Kurdish women's news agency NuJINHA.
• Demo in Switzerland demands freedom for Kurdish journalist Ahmed Azad Çağan 

  Kurdish journalist Ahmed Azad Çağan, who applied for asylum in Switzerland, is at the risk of being deported to Turkey.
• No news from journalist Ehmed, abducted by the KDP 20 days ago 

  No news about RojNews Arabic Service Editor Silêman Ehmed, who was abducted at the Sêmalka Border Gate by KDP forces, 20 days ago.
• Kurdish journalist Ahmed Azad Çağan at risk of deportation from Switzerland to Turkey 

  Journalist Ahmed Azad Çağan, who applied for asylum in Switzerland, faces the risk of being deported to Turkey.
• Still no news of journalist Silêman Ehmed abducted by the KDP 17 days ago 

  The RojNews agency based in South Kurdistan calls for the immediate release of its editor who was kidnapped by the forces of the ruling party, KDP, at the border crossing between Syria and Iraq 17 days ago.
• Journalist Kızmaz released  

  Journalist Mehmet Kızmaz, who was detained due to his posts on social media, was released.
• Journalist Celalettin Yalçın arrested in Istanbul 

  Another Kurdish journalist has been imprisoned in Turkey, which ranks 165th out of 180 countries in RSF's press freedom ranking. According to the Dicle Fırat Journalists' Association (DFG), there are currently at least 64 media professionals behind bars.
• Second hearing in trial of 18 journalists to be held tomorrow 

  The second hearing of the case filed against 18 journalists taken into custody, arrested and released after 13 months in the Amed-based operation will be held tomorrow.
• RojNews agency once again calls on KDP to release journalist Ehmed  

  RojNews agency once again condemned the illegal abduction of its editor Silêman Ehmed and called on the KDP to release him immediately. The journalist was arrested eleven days ago.
• Free Press Association protests kidnapping of journalist Süleyman Ahmet by KDP forces 

  The Free Press Association (YRA) protested the kidnapping of journalist Süleyman Ahmet by KDP forces.
• Journalist Kocakaya sent to prison for an article she wrote in solidarity with Özgür Gündem  

  Dilşa Kocakaya, who wrote an article in solidarity with Özgür Gündem Newspaper, was sent to prison.
• CPJ: Iraqi Kurdish authorities should immediately reveal whereabouts of journalist Ahmed 

  The Committee to Protect Journalists said that Iraqi Kurdish authorities should immediately reveal the whereabouts of Syrian journalist Sleman Mohammed Ahmed and unconditionally release him.
• Journalist Tolga Şardan remanded in custody 

  Journalist Tolga Şardan was arrested because of his article titled "What is in the 'judicial report' submitted by MIT to the Presidency?".
• RSF files complaint with ICC for war crimes against journalists in Palestine and Israel 

  According to RSF’s tally, 34 journalists have been killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, of whom at least 12 were killed in the course of their work – 10 in Gaza, one in Israel and one in Lebanon.
• Free Press Unlimited presents Most Resilient Journalist Award to Dicle Müftüoğlu 

  Dicle Müftüoğlu is the winner of this year's Free Press Unlimited presents Most Resilient Journalist Award.
• Kurdish journalist Firat Can Arslan released from prison 

  MA correspondent Firat Can Arslan was acquitted of charges of "terror propaganda" and "endangering public officials by disseminating media reports”.
• RojNews news agency calls on Iraqi authorities to act for the release of missing journalist 

  The RojNews news agency said that its employee Silêman Ahmed was kidnapped in South Kurdistan by the KDP in order to suppress opposition journalism.
• Iraqi Journalists Union ask Iraqi Kurdish authorities to say what happened to Rojnews Arabic editor 

  The Iraqi Journalists Union made a statement about Rojnews Arabic editor Süleyman Muhammed Ahmed, who was detained by KDP forces on 25 October.
• No news from Rojnews Arabic Service editor since his detention at Semalka Border 

  There has been no news from Rojnews Arabic Service editor Süleyman Ahmet, who was detained by KDP forces. Ahmet's mother asked about the fate of her son.