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Afghanistan most deadliest place for journalists in 2018

As per latest report of Reporters without Borders (RSF), Afghanistan is the most deadliest country for journalists in 2018, with 13 deaths, followed by Syria (11) and Yemen (8). India has emerged among the world’s fifth-most deadliest place for journalists alongside a first-time entrant in the list – the United States. The report titled ‘Worldwide ..

Topics: Journalism • Journalist • Mass media • News media • Observation • Reporters Without Borders • Safety of journalists

2018 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD)

The World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on May 3 to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives while following their profession. The 2018 theme “Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule ..

Topics: Cognition • Freedom of the press • Human activities • International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists • Journalism • Mass media • Safety of journalists • World Press Freedom Day