The assassination of journalist Abdul Samad Al-Qadi in Taiz, under the control of the internationally recognized government, represents a tragic event that has raised deep sorrow and grave concern.

March 29, 2026 – Lebanon - Women Journalists Without Chains has strongly condemned the killing of three journalists in southern Lebanon, describing the incident as part of a systematic pattern of targeting media professionals amid ongoing regional escalation.

Geneva – March 27, 2026 – Israeli forces arrested Palestinian journalist and writer Lama Khater during a raid on her home in the occupied West Bank on March 23, raising concerns over the targeting of media professionals and the shrinking space for free expression.

Geneva – March 26, 2026 – Women Journalists Without Chains has expressed deep concern over the arrest of more than 100 individuals, including tourists and residents, in the United Arab Emirates for documenting recent security developments and sharing related content online.

Yemen – March 21, 2026 – Women Journalists Without Chains stated that Eid al-Fitr this year comes amid a continued deadlock in the issue of prisoners, abductees, and forcibly disappeared persons in Yemen, with no tangible progress recorded.

Marib, Yemen – March 20, 2026 – Women Journalists Without Chains has condemned the assassination attempt against Adel al-Ruhani, a senior leader in the Yemeni Islah Party, which took place in Marib governorate on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.