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UNESCO warns that most crimes against journalists go unpunished

A UNESCO report says about nine in ten killings of journalists remain unresolved. It recorded 189 journalist killings in 2024–25, a 20% rise from the previous two-year period.

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Source: Africanews · Original report: 2026-11-03
UNESCO warns that most crimes against journalists go unpunished
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Africanews reports that UNESCO documented 189 journalists killed worldwide in 2024 and 2025, an increase of about 20% compared with the previous two-year period. In roughly 90% of cases, no one has been held accountable.

The report also describes threats including kidnapping, torture and online harassment. UNESCO is calling for stronger accountability and protection. These figures refer to the period covered by the report.

Source & context

This report is a summary prepared by Sky ABC Radio. Information may develop after publication.

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