Six in seven journalist murders go unpunished, UNESCO reports
What was announced
Global impunity for journalist killings has risen for the first time in more than a decade, while the growing use of drones is an emerging threat for reporters in conflict zones, according to the latest report from UN cultural organization UNESCO.
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- United Nations (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Level 8 of 10) · more news
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- Published 2026-11-02 12:00:00 UTC
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