The number of journalists killed in 2019 was the lowest since 2006 BigstockFewer journalists killed compared to previous yearThe Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) noted with satisfaction a decrease in the number of journalists killed so far in the year compared with the same period last year. On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the PEC noted a 56% decrease registering 20 victims in 12 countries from January 1 to April 30 against 46 during the same period last year, using the same metrics. PEC Secretary-General Blaise Lempen observed the lower intensity of conflict in Syria and Iraq contributed to this decrease. The situation remains steadily hostile in Mexico with six journalists killed and Afghanistan with four killed, which adds up to half the victims since the beginning of 2019. The PEC strongly condemns the killings and calls for quick identification of the killers and bringing them to justice.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 02, 2019 16:07 UTC