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New York.– Seventy journalists and other media employees
were killed world-wide because of their professional activities in
2008, with the conflict in Iraq continuing to be the most deadly
assignment for journalists, the World Association of Newspapers reported.
Fourteen journalists were killed in Iraq last year, compared to 44 in 2007. The decrease is likely due to increased security and a lessening of sectarian violence. Nevertheless, journalists continue to face incredible danger in Iraq, targeted shootings, roadside bombs and kidnap-murders all contributed to the death toll in 2008.
The number of journalists killed in several other countries is on the rise, India and Pakistan were the second deadliest countries for journalists and other media employees in 2008, with seven killed in each. Six journalists were killed in the Philippines, and five in Mexico, where journalists are increasingly being targeted for their reporting on organized crime.
The 2008 death toll, released after investigation into all potential media murders, compares with 95 killed last year, 110 killed in 2006 , 58 killed in 2005, and 72 killed in 2004.
Journalists and other media workers were killed in 23 countries and territories in 2008: Afghanistan (2); Bolivia (1); Brazil (1); Cambodia (1); Croatia (2); Democratic Republic of Congo (1); Dominican Republic (1); Georgia (3); Guatemala (1); Honduras (1); India (7); Iraq (14); Kenya (1): Mexico (5); Nepal (2); Pakistan (7); Palestinian Territories (1); Philippines (6); Russia (4); Somalia (2); Sri Lanka (2); Thailand (4); and Venezuela (1).
Fourteen journalists were killed in Iraq last year, compared to 44 in 2007. The decrease is likely due to increased security and a lessening of sectarian violence. Nevertheless, journalists continue to face incredible danger in Iraq, targeted shootings, roadside bombs and kidnap-murders all contributed to the death toll in 2008.
The number of journalists killed in several other countries is on the rise, India and Pakistan were the second deadliest countries for journalists and other media employees in 2008, with seven killed in each. Six journalists were killed in the Philippines, and five in Mexico, where journalists are increasingly being targeted for their reporting on organized crime.
The 2008 death toll, released after investigation into all potential media murders, compares with 95 killed last year, 110 killed in 2006 , 58 killed in 2005, and 72 killed in 2004.
Journalists and other media workers were killed in 23 countries and territories in 2008: Afghanistan (2); Bolivia (1); Brazil (1); Cambodia (1); Croatia (2); Democratic Republic of Congo (1); Dominican Republic (1); Georgia (3); Guatemala (1); Honduras (1); India (7); Iraq (14); Kenya (1): Mexico (5); Nepal (2); Pakistan (7); Palestinian Territories (1); Philippines (6); Russia (4); Somalia (2); Sri Lanka (2); Thailand (4); and Venezuela (1).
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From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
My condolences to the families of these BRAVE individuals! If not for them imagine how much more in the DARK the world would be!
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Written by: gouletcolonial 
, 15 Feb 2009 5:57 PM
, 15 Feb 2009 5:57 PMFrom: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
you phony creep josean
