"Journalists are being killed in record numbers at a time when access to information is more important than ever. We are all at risk when journalists are killed for reporting the news. Most journalist deaths in conflict settings occurred amid conflicts, with two-thirds blamed on Israeli forces, who killed 86 members of the press, more than 60% of whom were Palestinians reporting from Gaza."
"The report said the number of journalists killed by drones was rising. The 39 cases documented included 28 killings by Israel in Gaza, five by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan and four by Russian military drones in Ukraine, demonstrating the expanding threat posed by drone technology in conflict zones."
"In Mexico, six journalists were killed in 2025, with no perpetrators found to date. Bangladesh, India and Peru all saw deaths related to crime being investigated by the journalists. The CPJ noted that investigations into such killings were often lacking in transparency, reflecting a culture of impunity."
The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that 2025 became the deadliest year for journalists since data collection began over 30 years ago, with 129 deaths worldwide. Over three-quarters of fatalities occurred in conflict zones, with Israeli forces accounting for approximately 86 deaths, predominantly Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Ukraine and Sudan also experienced increased journalist casualties. Drone strikes emerged as a rising threat, with 39 documented cases including 28 Israeli strikes in Gaza, five by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, and four by Russian military drones. Beyond conflict zones, journalists faced threats from crime investigations and state persecution, with Mexico recording six deaths and Saudi Arabia executing columnist Turki al-Jasser. Investigations into many killings lack transparency, reflecting a broader culture of impunity.
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