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Group reports at least 68 journalists killed in 2009, highest tally ever | Washington Examiner
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NEW YORK The November massacre of 30 media workers in the Philippines made 2009 the deadliest year ever for journalists, according to a report by a press advocacy group. The Committee to Protect Journalists says in a report to be released Thursday that at least 68 journalists were killed in 2009, a 60 percent increase over 2008, when 42 deaths were recorded. What stands out is that three quarters are killed See the rest here: Group: ...
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At least 68 journalists worldwide were killed for their work in 2009, the highest yearly tally ever documented by the Committee to Protect Journalists , the organisation said in its year-end analysis. The record toll was driven in large part by the election-related slaughter of more than 30 media workers in the Philippine province of Maguindanao last month, the deadliest single event for the press in CPJ history. The worldwide tally ...
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