Record 124 Journalists Killed in 2024, Mostly in Gaza War
A record 124 journalists died in 2024, most (82) in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war, exceeding the 2007 Iraq War record of 113 deaths; the Committee to Protect Journalists report highlights deliberate targeting and lack of accountability, impacting global access to information.
Record 124 Journalists Killed in 2024, Mostly in Gaza War
A record 124 journalists died in 2024, most (82) in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war, exceeding the 2007 Iraq War record of 113 deaths; the Committee to Protect Journalists report highlights deliberate targeting and lack of accountability, impacting global access to information.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico: 2024 Surge in Journalist Killings
In 2024, Mexico saw a surge in journalist killings, reaching five deaths—the highest in Latin America—compared to two in 2023, largely attributed to drug cartels and impunity; this follows a period of relative calm before the June 2024 elections.
Mexico: 2024 Surge in Journalist Killings
In 2024, Mexico saw a surge in journalist killings, reaching five deaths—the highest in Latin America—compared to two in 2023, largely attributed to drug cartels and impunity; this follows a period of relative calm before the June 2024 elections.
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36% Bias Score
Attacks on Dutch Journalists Rise Sharply in 2024
In 2024, Dutch journalists faced a record number of threats, intimidation, discrimination, and physical violence, with 249 incidents reported to PersVeilig, a rise attributed partly to protests and riots, notably those related to pro-Palestinian demonstrations; one journalist's car was even set on f...
Attacks on Dutch Journalists Rise Sharply in 2024
In 2024, Dutch journalists faced a record number of threats, intimidation, discrimination, and physical violence, with 249 incidents reported to PersVeilig, a rise attributed partly to protests and riots, notably those related to pro-Palestinian demonstrations; one journalist's car was even set on f...
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28% Bias Score
2024: A Deadly Year for Journalists
In 2024, 104 journalists were killed globally, with Palestine recording the highest number of deaths (55) according to the IFJ, while the Asia-Pacific region witnessed a sharp increase in fatalities. The IFJ also reported 520 journalists imprisoned worldwide.
2024: A Deadly Year for Journalists
In 2024, 104 journalists were killed globally, with Palestine recording the highest number of deaths (55) according to the IFJ, while the Asia-Pacific region witnessed a sharp increase in fatalities. The IFJ also reported 520 journalists imprisoned worldwide.
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40% Bias Score
Record Number of Journalist Deaths in 2024 Highlights Global Press Safety Crisis
2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in over three decades, with at least 124 killed, mostly in Gaza and Lebanon due to the conflict, highlighting global failures to protect the press.
Record Number of Journalist Deaths in 2024 Highlights Global Press Safety Crisis
2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in over three decades, with at least 124 killed, mostly in Gaza and Lebanon due to the conflict, highlighting global failures to protect the press.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Journalist Attacks Surge in 2024
In 2024, reported incidents against Dutch journalists increased to 249 from 218 in 2023, mainly due to a near tripling of attacks (43 vs 15) during pro-Palestine protests in Amsterdam, involving threats, intimidation, and physical violence, with 56 physical assaults reported.
Dutch Journalist Attacks Surge in 2024
In 2024, reported incidents against Dutch journalists increased to 249 from 218 in 2023, mainly due to a near tripling of attacks (43 vs 15) during pro-Palestine protests in Amsterdam, involving threats, intimidation, and physical violence, with 56 physical assaults reported.
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20% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Russian Journalist in Donetsk
A Ukrainian drone strike on July 1, 2024, near Krasny Partizan in the Donetsk People's Republic, killed Izvestia correspondent Alexander Martyanov and injured four other Russian journalists returning from Gorlovka after reporting on shelling and delivering humanitarian aid; the attack was intentiona...
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Russian Journalist in Donetsk
A Ukrainian drone strike on July 1, 2024, near Krasny Partizan in the Donetsk People's Republic, killed Izvestia correspondent Alexander Martyanov and injured four other Russian journalists returning from Gorlovka after reporting on shelling and delivering humanitarian aid; the attack was intentiona...
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52% Bias Score