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2025 is the deadliest year on record for journalists, with 126 killed worldwide, mainly due to Gaza bombings. Assaults on U.S. reporters have increased, and at least 323 journalists are imprisoned globally. The U.S. president has publicly attacked the press, limiting access and funding.
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2025 was the deadliest year for journalists, with over 150 killed, mainly Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli violations included targeted killings, attacks on media facilities, and enforced disappearances. The conflict has severely impacted press freedom and safety for media workers worldwide.
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On January 21, 2026, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza's Al-Zahra area killed three Palestinian journalists—Abed Shaat, Mohammed Salah Qashta, and Anas Ghanem—who were documenting aid distribution for displaced civilians. The Israeli military said the strike targeted suspects operating a drone posing a threat to troops. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and risks for journalists amid the fragile ceasefire.
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Ethiopian authorities declined to renew Reuters' journalist accreditation, citing a report on a secret UAE-backed fighter training camp. The move follows restrictions on foreign media and raises concerns over press freedom ahead of the June elections. Reuters plans to continue coverage independently.
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In 2025, a record 129 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide, with Israel responsible for over two-thirds of these deaths. Most victims were Palestinians in Gaza, with additional fatalities in Yemen, Sudan, and Mexico. The CPJ reports a concerning rise in targeted killings and impunity.