At least 81 reporters were killed doing their jobs this year, while violence and harassment against media staff has skyrocketed, the world's biggest journalists' organisation says. (AP photo)BRUSSELS: At least 81 reporters were killed doing their jobs this year, while violence and harassment against media staff has skyrocketed, the world's biggest journalists' organisation says. The largest number were killed in Mexico, but many also died in conflict zones in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. The organisation also expressed concern about India, the world's largest democracy, where it said that attacks on journalists are being motivated by violent populism. Countries with the highest numbers of media killings:Mexico: 13Afghanistan: 11Iraq: 11Syria: 10India: 6Philippines: 4Pakistan: 4Nigeria: 3Somalia: 3Honduras: 3

Source: Bangkok Post December 30, 2017 18:00 UTC