UNESCO says number of murdered journalists rising
After several years of consecutive decline, the number of journalists killed worldwide rose to 86 last year from 55 in 2021, representing a 36 per cent rise, the UN cultural organisation UNESCO reported on Monday.
More than half the murders occurred in Latin America and the Caribbean, with most media workers killed in Mexico, followed by Ukraine and Haiti.
“The authorities must redouble their efforts to put an end to these crimes and ensure that perpetrators are convicted because indifference is a major factor in this climate of violence,” said UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay on Monday.
He said the number of media workers killed dropped from 2018 to 2021 and has now risen significantly again.
UNESCO said half the journalists were not killed while doing their jobs but while travelling or in their own homes.
The report said there is no safe place for journalists, not even in their free time.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Economy
NDE: Buhari regime gives N85 million loan to 494 people
NDE says it has disbursed N85 million in loans to 494 beneficiaries under its Environmental Beautification Training Scheme (EBTS).
Hot news Home top
PDP hired crowds from seven states to hold rally in Kogi: APC
“Talking about 148,000 defectors at Kogi rally by PDP is too ridiculous and not true,” Mr Fanwo said.
World
Death toll rises in Dnipro missile strike, dozens missing
In sub-zero temperatures, there was little hope of finding any more survivors.
Economy
Biden, Xi, Sunak, Macron stay away as leaders attend WEF
There are 56 participating finance ministers, 30 trade ministers and 19 central bank heads.
Africa
Somalia captured key port from al Shabaab: Defence Minister
Somalia’s government-led forces have captured an al Shabaab stronghold on the Indian Ocean coast.
Hot news Home top
54 casualties as trailer rams into 14 vehicles on Jos-Bauchi road
“The crash involving a trailer and 14 other vehicles occurred at about 5:00 p.m. on Sunday around Zakaliyo, along Jos-Bauchi Road. Fifty-four people were involved.
