65 media workers killed jobs 2017 report #comments

According to the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a total of 65 media workers were killed in 2017 while on the job. Here is a breakdown of the numbers:

• 65 media workers killed in 2017 (IFJ/CPJ report)
  • 43 journalists killed in 2017 (CPJ report)
  • 22 media workers killed in 2017 (IFJ report)

The majority of the killings were in countries with a history of political instability, conflict, or authoritarian regimes. The top 5 countries with the highest number of media worker killings in 2017 were:

1. Mexico - 12 killings
2. Syria - 9 killings
3. Afghanistan - 7 killings
4. Iraq - 6 killings
5. Philippines - 5 killings

The most common motives for the killings were:

1. Targeted killings (34 cases)
2. Crossfire or collateral damage (14 cases)
3. Bombings or explosions (6 cases)
4. Abduction and murder (4 cases)
5. Other motives (7 cases)

The IFJ and CPJ reports highlight the alarming trend of violence against media workers, which is often used as a means to silence critical voices and suppress freedom of expression. The reports also emphasize the need for governments and authorities to take concrete steps to protect media workers and hold those responsible for these crimes accountable.