Press freedom globally is under attack. 67 journalists across the world have been killed while doing their jobs, a steep increase from the 47 deaths in 202, according to the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).
"The increase in the murders of journalists and other media workers is a major cause for concern and another wake-up call for governments around the world to take action in defense of journalism, one of the most important pillars of democracy," IFJ Secretary General Anthony Bellanger said in a statement.
Violence against reporters hit its peak in war-torn Ukraine, where 12 media workers were killed, the highest amount among the 21 most dangerous countries for journalists.
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11 journalists were killed in Mexico, while six press workers were killed in Haiti.
The press workers include editors-in-chief, reporters, correspondents, columnists, photographers, cameramen and assistants.
Journalists have been arrested in several countries that have been rocked by political turbulence. China and Hong Kong are top of the list with 84 detained journalists, followed by Myanmar (64), Turkey (51), Iran (34), Belarus (33) Egypt (23), Russia and occupied Crimea (29), Saudi Arabia (11), Yemen (10), Syria (9) and India (7).
