In at least a dozen countries worldwide,the sword is proving mightier than the penFewer journalists occupy been killed this year than in the recent past. The global death toll in 2017 stands at 54, down on the 79 killed last year and on course to be the least bloody year for a decade.
Of those 54, and at least 34 killings occupy been confirmed as having a “journalistic motivation”. But the numbers tell only half the legend. Related: Global press freedom plunges to worst level this century Related: 'You can get killed': journalists living in anxiety as states crack down Related: Katharine Viner: in turbulent times,we need suitable journalism more than ever Related: Russian opposition newspaper will arm its journalists Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com