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Nearly 1,700 journalists have been killed worldwide over the past 20 years, an average of more than 80 a year, according to an analysis published by Reporters Without Borders. The two decades between 2003 and 2022 were "especially deadly decades for those in the service of the right to inform", said the Paris-based media rights campaigners. "Behind the figures, there are the faces, personalities, talent and commitment of those who have paid with their lives for their information gathering, their search for the truth and their passion for journalism," RSF secretary-general Christophe Deloire said. Iraq...

January 21, 2022 - General  Journalists working in conflict zones or under authoritarian regimes face serious risks that may require sudden evacuation. GIJN’s guide outlines essential steps for preparing in advance to ensure safety and survival in emergencies. First, journalists should gather and securely store important documents. These include original and scanned copies of passports, national IDs, driver’s licenses, birth and marriage certificates, academic diplomas, press cards, and vaccination records. It's crucial to keep both physical and digital backups—ideally encrypted and stored in secure cloud services like Sync.com or Google Drive. Sharing copies with trusted...