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2009 Leaves One of Worst Records for Targeted Killings of Journalists, Says IFJ
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Publisher:  International Federation of Journalists
Date Written:  31/12/2009
Year Published:  2009  
Resource Type:  Article

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for more action from governments and the United Nations to protect media as it announced a grim total of 137 journalists and media personnel killed during 2009.

Abstract:  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for more action from governments and the United Nations to protect media as it announced a grim total of 137 journalists and media personnel killed during 2009. The number of targeted killings at 113 is one of the highest ever recorded says the IFJ, despite calls by the United Nations for governments to put an end to impunity.

In a year that ended with a rush of media killings, the Philippines, Mexico and Somalia are designated th...
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