Journalist Killings Surge, Most Cases Remain Unpunished: UNESCO Report

UNESCO's report highlights a 38% increase in journalist deaths in 2022-23, with the majority occurring in conflict zones and remaining unresolved.

UNESCO reports 162 journalists killed globally in the past two years, a 38% increase from previous years.
Latin America and the Caribbean, along with the Arab countries, are identified as the most dangerous regions for journalists.
Most of the journalist killings in 2022-23 occurred in conflict zones, with local journalists making up 86% of those killed.
Palestine recorded the highest number of journalist deaths in 2023, with 24 reported cases.
UNESCO emphasizes the issue of impunity, noting that 85% of journalist killings since 2006 remain unsolved.