85 per cent of journalist killings go unpunished
Impunity for crimes against journalists remains high, with only 15 per cent of cases resulting in convictions.
November 2, 2024
Cairo, Egypt – A new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has found that 85 per cent of journalist killings go unpunished, with only 15 per cent of cases resulting in convictions.
The report, “Getting Away with Murder: Impunity for the Killing of Journalists,” found that between 2010 and 2023, there were 693 journalists killed worldwide. Of these, only 105 cases resulted in convictions, meaning that the vast majority of perpetrators got away with their crimes.
The report found that impunity for journalist killings is a global problem, with no region immune. However, some regions are more dangerous for journalists than others. The Middle East and North Africa is the deadliest region for journalists, with 180 journalists killed in the past 10 years. This is followed by the Americas, with 130 journalists killed, and Asia, with 120 journalists killed.
The report also found that certain types of journalists are more likely to be targeted for violence. Investigative journalists, who often expose corruption and human rights abuses, are particularly vulnerable. In the past 10 years, 114 investigative journalists have been killed worldwide.
The CPJ report also found that the vast majority of journalists who are killed are local journalists. In the past 10 years, only 15 per cent of journalist killings were of international journalists.
The CPJ report is a reminder of the dangers that journalists face around the world. It also highlights the importance of holding perpetrators of violence against journalists accountable for their crimes.
Recommendations
The CPJ report makes several recommendations to reduce impunity for the killing of journalists, including:
- Increased political will to investigate and prosecute journalist killings.
- Improved training for law enforcement and judicial officials on how to investigate and prosecute journalist killings.
- Greater collaboration between governments and international organizations to investigate and prosecute journalist killings.
- Increased funding for journalist safety programs.
By taking these steps, we can help to create a safer environment for journalists and ensure that those who commit violence against them are held accountable for their crimes.
About the Committee to Protect Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. CPJ defends the rights of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal.
85 per cent of journalist killings go unpunished
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