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81 journalists killed in 2006
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Fewer wars and cases of genocide
02/2007
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81 journalists killed in 2006
Last year, 81 journalists throughout the world were killed in the course of their work. According to the independent organisation Reporters without Borders, this is the highest number since 1994, when 103 reporters were killed in total. For the fourth year in a row, most victims were in Iraq, where 39 journalists and 25 media assistants were killed in 2006, 90% of whom were locals. Since the war began in Iraq four years ago, Reporters without Borders reckons, more media personnel have been killed than during the entire Vietnam war. The past year was also dangerous in Mexico, where nine journalists were killed. Six dead were reported in the Philippines and three in Russia. In 2006, Reporters without Borders counted 1400 assaults on and threats to journalists – more than ever before. For the International Press Institute (IPI) in Vienna, these figures reflect new perceptions of reporters in crisis regions. Previously, journalists were considered neutral observers, but today warring parties frequently associate them with one side. (ell)
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