Global death toll of journalists rises sharply in 2022

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has reported that 67 journalists and media workers around the world were killed while fulfilling their work this year.

"This is a reminder of the threats to press freedom and freedom of expression as well as the impunity surrounding these murders," IFJ wrote, according to the DW.

According to IFJ, this year's death toll, which is substantially higher than in 2021, when it was 47, also shows an alarming deterioration of the situation, requiring urgent interventions.

"The war in Ukraine has taken the lives of 12, mostly Ukrainian journalists. While covering a war always carries the risk of casualties, there have been many cases where states have been directly involved in silencing journalists".

The shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces in May is a prime example, as the DW reported, of the risks journalists face when they expose truths that contradict the state narrative.

In Mexico, 11 journalists were killed, highlighting the terror of organized crime.