The article highlights a troubling trend regarding the safety of journalists worldwide, emphasizing that 2024 saw a record number of killings, particularly among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The Committee to Protect Journalists reported 124 deaths, with additional cases of detention, harassment, and abuse against media workers. Governments around the globe, including in authoritarian regimes, are intensifying their crackdowns on press freedom. The piece underscores a growing climate of fear for journalists, exemplified by women reporters in Afghanistan who risk their lives for reporting under oppressive conditions.
According to CPJ data, 124 journalists were killed in 2024, nearly two-thirds of them Palestinians by Israeli forces, highlighting the dire risks faced by media workers globally.
Governments worldwide, from Russia to Turkey, are increasing their attacks on press freedom, amidst a rise of misinformation and online abuse against journalists.
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