85 Percent of Journalist Killings Go Unpunished
November 2, 2024
A new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has revealed that 85 percent of journalist killings go unpunished, leaving perpetrators free to continue their attacks on press freedom.
The report, titled “Getting Away with Murder: Impunity for the Killing of Journalists,” examined data from 1992 to 2023. It found that out of 1,354 journalists killed during that period, only 15 percent of the cases have resulted in convictions.
“This impunity crisis is a global problem, and it has a chilling effect on press freedom everywhere,” said CPJ Executive Director Joel Simon. “When journalists are killed and their killers get away with it, it sends a message that their work is not valued and that they can be silenced with impunity.”
The report identifies several factors that contribute to the high level of impunity for journalist killings, including:
- Lack of political will: In many cases, governments are unwilling or unable to investigate and prosecute journalist killings because the perpetrators are powerful individuals or institutions.
- Corruption: Some police and judicial officials are corrupt and can be bribed to look the other way or to tamper with evidence.
- Fear and intimidation: Journalists and their families often face threats and intimidation from the perpetrators of journalist killings, making it difficult for them to come forward and seek justice.
The report makes a number of recommendations to address the impunity crisis, including:
- 加强调查和起诉: 建立专门的警察和检察官小组，调查和起诉记者谋杀案。
- 司法改革: 对司法系统进行改革，以确保公平和公正的审判。
- 加强对记者的保护: 采取措施保护记者免受暴力和威胁。
- 追究政府责任: 要求政府对记者谋杀案的调查和起诉承担责任。
The CPJ report is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by journalists around the world. It is essential that we continue to work to end impunity for journalist killings and to ensure that journalists can work freely and without fear of reprisals.
To support the CPJ’s work, please visit their website: cpj.org
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