BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A total of 128 journalists were killed around the world in 2025, more than half of them in the Middle East, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said Thursday. The press group voiced particular alarm over the situation in the Palestinian territories, where it recorded 56 media professionals killed in 2025 as Israel's war with Hamas ground on in Gaza. The IFJ's count for the number of journalists killed is typically far higher than that of Reporters Without Borders, due to different counting methods. This year's IFJ toll also included nine accidental deaths. Reporters Without Borders said 67 journalists were killed in the course of their work this year, while UNESCO puts the figure at 93.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 01, 2026 02:59 UTC