65 media workers killed jobs 2017 report

According to the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), a total of 65 media workers were killed in 2017 while carrying out their professional duties. This number includes journalists, photographers, and other media professionals who were killed while reporting on conflicts, covering protests, or investigating corruption and other issues.

The IFJ's annual report on journalist killings, which was released in 2018, found that the majority of the killings took place in countries with a history of political instability, conflict, or authoritarian rule. The report also noted that many of the killings were carried out by non-state actors, such as armed groups or criminal organizations.

Here is a breakdown of the 65 media workers killed in 2017, by region:

• Asia-Pacific: 24
  • Afghanistan: 7
  • India: 5
  • Pakistan: 4
  • Philippines: 3
  • Sri Lanka: 2
  • Other countries: 3
• Middle East and North Africa: 17
  • Syria: 6
  • Iraq: 4
  • Yemen: 3
  • Turkey: 2
  • Other countries: 2
• Africa: 14
  • Somalia: 4
  • South Sudan: 3
  • Democratic Republic of Congo: 2
  • Nigeria: 2
  • Other countries: 3
• Americas: 6
  • Mexico: 3
  • Brazil: 2
  • United States: 1
  • Other countries: 0
• Europe: 4
  • Russia: 2
  • Ukraine: 1
  • Other countries: 1

The IFJ report also noted that many of the killings went unpunished, and that impunity remained a major problem for journalists and media workers. The report called on governments and international organizations to take action to protect journalists and hold those responsible for their killings accountable.