Murder of Journalists Rose Nearly 50 Percent in 2022, Report Finds

"Their deaths underline the extent of threats faced by the press around the world, including in countries with democratically elected governments.," the report stated.

"Their deaths underline the extent of threats faced by the press around the world, including in countries with democratically elected governments.," the report stated.

ad-image

The number of journalists killed around the world surged by 50% in 2022 in a worrying trend for press freedom, according to a report by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists.

At least 67 news media workers lost their lives in 2022, the highest number since 2018. The spike in killings was driven largely by attacks in Ukraine, Mexico, and Haiti. The situation in these countries has forced journalists to work under extreme stress, with many facing increased danger while trying to report the news.

Mexico alone had a total of 151 journalist killings, one of the highest in the world, along with Russia, Syria, the Philippines, Iraq, Colombia, Brazil, Algeria, and Somalia. In Asia, some Independent journalists in India are facing threats for their critical reporting against various government entities.

In Haiti, the effect is particularly concerning with seven journalists being killed in 2022, a staggering number for a small island country of around 12 million people. Some journalists were killed by violent street gangs that control the capital, Port au Prince, while others were shot by police.

This has led to a growing sense of fear among journalists, making it difficult for them to report safely and accurately in places where the distribution of vital information is of even greater importance. 

"Others who lost their lives during the year covered a range of beats: crime and corruption in Colombia; political unrest in Chad, Israel, and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and Myanmar; the environment in Brazil; and local politics in Turkey and the United States," the CPJ noted in their report. "Their deaths underline the extent of threats faced by the press around the world, including in countries with democratically elected governments." 


Image: Title: Journalist Death
ADVERTISEMENT

Opinion

View All

JACK POSOBIEC and ROGER STONE: Vatican financial scandal draws attention to new pope's years in Peru

"So the question, of course, is, was Prevost—a very high-level bishop and cardinal out of Peru—was he...

AUSTIN PETERSEN: The trans military ban prioritizes strength over identity

The purpose of the military is not to validate personal identity....

Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey, calls for immediate ceasefire

“We await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for di...

JOHN ENSOR: What to do and say when a woman is in pregnancy distress and motherhood feels impossible

As we pause to honor the high calling of motherhood, we do well to consider how to love our pregnant ...