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Washington Post Press Freedom Partnership

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A public service initiative from @WashingtonPost to promote press freedom and raise awareness of the rights of journalists worldwide.

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Earlier today, a Moscow court rejected an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich against his detention, meaning he will remain behind bars until at least June 30.

Read The Wall Street Journal's full statement here: dowjones.com/press-room/apr…

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'Ilham Aliyev, the leader of Azerbaijan, is showing the world his strongman methods... He continues to silence independent journalists and punish critics with inhumane prison conditions.'

From Washington Post Opinions Editorial Board: wapo.st/4d7fA6J

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Six months ago, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was wrongfully detained in Russia on bogus charges while visiting her ailing mother.
We urge the U.S. State Department to grant Kurmasheva“wrongfully detained” status so the U.S. can use all efforts to free her.

Six months ago, @RFERL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was wrongfully detained in Russia on bogus charges while visiting her ailing mother. We urge the U.S. State Department to grant Kurmasheva“wrongfully detained” status so the U.S. can use all efforts to free her. #FreeAlsu
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Vladimir Kara-Murza returned to to fight for and even after being poisoned twice and knowing the risks.

He's a hero, and after 2 years we need to do more to bring him home. It's time for Department of State to finally declare as 'wrongfully detained.'

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April 11 will mark two years since the wrongful imprisonment of Vladimir Kara-Murza. He must be granted “wrongfully detained” status so the U.S. may use all efforts to free him.
We stand with democracy.
We stand with Vladimir Kara-Murza.

April 11 will mark two years since the wrongful imprisonment of Vladimir Kara-Murza. He must be granted “wrongfully detained” status so the U.S. may use all efforts to free him. We stand with democracy. We stand with Vladimir Kara-Murza. #FreeKaraMurza
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Committee to Protect Journalists(@pressfreedom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every day, when we wake up, we seek information. From weather & traffic reports to news of political developments at home & abroad to whether our favorite sports team finally won, we turn to journalists for the information we need for our daily lives.

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Every day, when we wake up, we seek information. From weather & traffic reports to news of political developments at home & abroad to whether our favorite sports team finally won, we turn to journalists for the information we need for our daily lives. #PressFreedomIsYourFreedom.
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Jake Tapper(@jaketapper) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s Sunday, April 7, 2024.

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023.

One year and 9 days ago

JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME!

FREE EVAN NOW!

It’s Sunday, April 7, 2024. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023. One year and 9 days ago JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME! FREE EVAN NOW! #IStandWithEvan
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'It is strange and rather ridiculous to provide examples of the illegality in a case that is illegal from beginning to end.'

@WashingtonPost columnist Vladimir Kara-Murza in a letter this week: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

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It’s Thurs, April 4, 2024.

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023.

One year and six days ago

His former editor writes: “Truth is: Working with Evan was a joy.”

politico.eu/article/evan-g…

JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME

FREE EVAN NOW!

It’s Thurs, April 4, 2024. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023. One year and six days ago His former editor writes: “Truth is: Working with Evan was a joy.” politico.eu/article/evan-g… JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME FREE EVAN NOW! #IStandWithEvan
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Lawfare(@lawfare) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On today's Lawfare Podcast, Benjamin Wittes spoke to Paul Beckett about the one-year anniversary of the detention of the The Wall Street Journal's Russia correspondent, Evan Gershkovich, on bogus spying charges, what progress has been made in securing his release, and more. lawfaremedia.org/article/the-la…

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NPC Journalism Institute(@NPCInstitute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'We call on the State Department to take action & declare Alsu Kurmasheva 'wrongfully detained' today.'
New statement from NPC President Emily Wilkins & NPCJI president Gil Klein.
National Press Club press.org/newsroom/natio…

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Lefortovo prison is a symbol of oppression and control in Russia.

The Washington Post reporters Mary Ilyushina, Francesca Ebel & Júlia Ledur shared a rare look inside the notorious jail holding The Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich. washingtonpost.com/world/interact…

Lefortovo prison is a symbol of oppression and control in Russia. @washingtonpost reporters @maryilyushina, @FrancescaEbel & @juledurg shared a rare look inside the notorious jail holding @WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich. washingtonpost.com/world/interact…
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'The arrest of The Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich in Russia on espionage charges should be seen clearly and immediately for what it truly represents: hostage-taking by the Kremlin.

Putin is engaging in state-sponsored barbarism.'

- Washington Post Opinions Editorial Board

wapo.st/4awrEwb

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Emma Tucker(@emmatuckerWSJ) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s been a year since WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was seized by Russia’s security services and falsely accused of espionage. It’s time for this talented journalist and innocent man to come home. My letter on this grim anniversary


wsj.com/world/evan-ger…

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The Washington Post(@washingtonpost) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's been one year since our fellow journalist, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, was detained in Russia and falsely accused of espionage. The Journal and the U.S. government vehemently deny the allegation and continue to call for his immediate release.

The…

It's been one year since our fellow journalist, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, was detained in Russia and falsely accused of espionage. The Journal and the U.S. government vehemently deny the allegation and continue to call for his immediate release. The…
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Jason Rezaian(@jrezaian) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today’s The Wall Street Journal front page.
If you find yourself held hostage on the other side of the world, you want an employer like The Journal, WilmerHale as your lawyers and Ella Milman, Mikhail and Danielle Gershkovic as your family.

Today’s @WSJ front page. If you find yourself held hostage on the other side of the world, you want an employer like The Journal, @WilmerHale as your lawyers and Ella Milman, Mikhail and Danielle Gershkovic as your family. #IStandWithEvan
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