Violence against journalists has increased
Last year, at least 68 journalists and media workers lost their lives while on the job or as a result of their work.
Last year, at least 68
Journalists and media workers killed during or because of their work
died, as the organization Reporters Without Borders reports.
This is an increase of ten people. It is most dangerous for
Media professionals still in Iraq, 24 reporters killed there
Life. In addition to the violence, the increasing censorship is causing a stir: With
over 1000 censored or banned media, the number climbed in the
by over 60 percent compared to 2004. This is mainly due to
especially the disastrous state of press freedom in Nepal. More than the
half of the cases were recorded there.
Journalists and media workers killed during or because of their work
died, as the organization Reporters Without Borders reports.
This is an increase of ten people. It is most dangerous for
Media professionals still in Iraq, 24 reporters killed there
Life. In addition to the violence, the increasing censorship is causing a stir: With
over 1000 censored or banned media, the number climbed in the
by over 60 percent compared to 2004. This is mainly due to
especially the disastrous state of press freedom in Nepal. More than the
half of the cases were recorded there.
