UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay noted that the killing of journalists, averaging once every four days, highlights an alarming trend against freedom of expression globally.
The report indicated a disturbing rise in journalist fatalities, with local reporters facing the highest risks, as 86 percent of those killed were covering conflicts.
With the highest death toll in Palestine for the year, the perilous conditions faced by journalists in conflict zones underscore urgent need for government accountability.
UNESCO emphasized the importance of addressing impunity, stating that failure to bring perpetrators to justice endangers not only journalists, but democracy itself.
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