How many journalists have been killed in 2021?

Data gathered from countries across the globe revealed that 46 journalists were killed worldwide in 2021. Journalism may not be considered the most dangerous profession in the world, but the risks for those entering into certain segments of the industry are clear.

How many journalists killed in the world?

New data shows 87 percent of all journalist killings since 2006 remain unsolved. According to UNESCO, 55 journalists and media workers were killed in 2021 around the world.

How many journalist have been killed in Russia?

At least five journalists have been killed since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last month. The journalists include Ukrainians and foreign correspondents, including two working for Fox News. Other journalists have been injured, detained, or gone missing since the war began.

How many journalists killed in Mexico?

Mexico has long been a deadly place for journalists. Reporters Without Borders, a watchdog, reckons 47 have been killed over the past five years, the same number as in Afghanistan.

Where are most journalists killed?

At least 27 journalists were killed due to their work in 2021, with India and Mexico topping the list of countries with the most media worker deaths, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists’ final data for the year.

How often are journalists killed in war?

As of early May, 15 journalists had died out of an estimated 1,000 embedded and independent journalists covering the war. According to The Seattle Times, the death rate among journalists was 1.3 percent.

What journalists have been killed in Ukraine?

They were Pierre Zakrzewski, a 55-year-old cameraman who was used to covering wars, and Olexandra Kuvshynova, a 24-year-old Ukrainian journalist working for Fox News as a fixer.

How many journalists were killed in Ukraine?

At least 14 civilian journalists and media workers have been killed in the line of duty during the Russo-Ukrainian War as of 5 April 2022.