Deadliest for Journalists

“The world's five deadliest countries for journalists include three — India, Mexico and, for the first time, the United States — where journalists were killed in cold blood, even though those countries weren't at war or in conflict.

“‘The hatred of journalists that is voiced . . . by unscrupulous politicians, religious leaders and businessmen has tragic consequences on the ground, and has been reflected in this disturbing increase in violations against journalists.’” 

—Christophe Deloire, secretary-general, Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The group reports that 80 journalists and media workers worldwide were killed in 2018; 49 of those, including the Washington Post's Jamal Khasoggi and five reporters at the Annapolis, Maryland, Capital Gazette, were purposively targeted. “United States added to list of most dangerous countries for journalists for the first time,” NBC News, Dec. 18, 2018. Full report here. 

• Editorial Comment: Shoot the messenger.

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