UNESCO Report Highlights Rising Impunity for Journalist Killings
New data indicates that six out of seven murders of media professionals remain unsolved globally.
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According to a new report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the rate of impunity regarding the killing of journalists has climbed for the first time in more than a decade. The organization notes that currently, six out of every seven murders involving media personnel remain unpunished.
Emerging threats in conflict zones
The UNESCO findings also highlight that the increasing deployment of drones represents a developing danger for reporters operating within regions of active conflict. This technological shift adds a new layer of risk to the safety of journalists working in volatile environments.
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