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illustration: DALL-EAnthony Bellanger, general secretary of the IFJ, emphasizes in the 2025 Killed List Report that these numbers are not just statistics. Every name on the list represents an interrupted mission. The death of reporters is becoming a tool of war. This is an accusation against states that do not protect workers.
Middle east pays the highest price for the truth
This region is the global epicenter of crimes against the media. In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army killed at least 56 Palestinian journalists. Attacks struck press tents. The authors of the 2025 Killed List Report document these events as violations of the law. Every attack destroys the possibility of reliable reporting.
Journalists also died in Yemen, Syria, and Iran during airstrikes. The International Federation of Journalists calls for the protection of people who risk their lives. The safety of media workers in these places does not exist. The tragedy affects entire teams of reporters. Working under fire requires extraordinary courage and sacrifice.
| Region | Number of killed |
|---|---|
| Middle East | 74 |
| Africa | 18 |
| Asia and the Pacific | 15 |
| Latin America | 11 |
| Europe | 10 |
These statistics show the scale of threats for local reporters. Death is becoming an element included in the costs of the profession. Every victim weakens freedom of speech in the world. The truth about conflicts requires the highest sacrifice from everyone.
Impunity fuels violence in latin america
In Latin America, journalism remains a deadly profession. Mexico holds first place on the list of most dangerous countries. In 2025, 11 people lost their lives there. The International Federation of Journalists notes in the 2025 Killed List Report publication that the lack of justice encourages brutal attacks.
The impunity rate exceeds 90 percent, which paralyzes the environment. Perpetrators rarely face court, and those who order the hits remain elusive. The situation forces reporters to practice self-censorship. The lack of state reaction creates a climate of widespread fear. A free press loses to the power of organized crime. Murderers feel unpunished.
- Mexico. 11 fatalities in 2025
- Peru. 458 attacks on the media
- Argentina. Increase in the number of attacks by 66 percent
- Ecuador. Murder of a reporter tracking corruption
Violence results from the connections between criminals and the authorities. Journalists working outside cities expose themselves the most to repression. The fight for the truth costs many people their lives. International organizations demand effective investigations.
Asia leads in the number of imprisoned reporters
The Asia region holds half of all imprisoned journalists. According to data contained in the 2025 Killed List Report, 277 people are in cells. China holds 136 media workers. Burma and Vietnam apply strict laws to suppress all criticism. These regimes destroy the free word of journalism.
Authorities use security regulations to silence voices. Police arrest journalists for reporting on protests. These actions destroy the foundations of human rights. The number of arrests sparks international opposition. Prisons are becoming a symbol of repression. Regimes want to control every piece of information reaching all their citizens directly.
| Country | Number of prisoners |
|---|---|
| China | 136 |
| Burma | 49 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Bangladesh | 7 |
Persecution is a reality for Asian editorial offices. Courts are becoming a tool of the regimes. Every imprisoned journalist is a blow to the right to information. Systemic oppression paralyzes free media in many countries of the region.
Difficult fate of women reporting on armed conflicts
Nine female journalists died as a result of war activities. Six died in the Gaza Strip, two in Ukraine, and one in Russia. Each took a risk to convey the truth. Women face the same dangers as men. Their determination deserves the highest recognition.
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Media workers encounter harassment and threats. Many work without protective equipment. Their presence allows us to see aspects of conflicts that might have remained untold. Women bring necessary sensitivity to the message. Documenting war is a great courage of every reporter. They fight always.
- Areej Shaheen. Died in Gaza
- Tetiana Kulyk. Victim of the war in Ukraine
- Anna Prokofieva. Lost her life in Russia
- Fatima Hassouna. Reporter died in Palestine
Support for the families of victims is provided by the International Safety Fund. Solidarity within the environment is necessary. The report ends with a call for a convention. Without regulations, murders will remain unpunished. The world must defend media freedom.
The entire 2025 Killed List Report was published by The International Federation of Journalists at the address https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/reports/detail/ifj-killed-list-report-2025/
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