New record number of journalists jailed worldwide

Last year’s record has been broken again. The total of 533 journalists being held in connection with their work on 1 December was 13.4% higher than last year’s figure. Reporter without Boarders (RSF) has also never previously seen so many women journalists in detention. A total of 78 are currently held, a record-breaking rise of nearly 30% compared to 2021. Women now account for nearly 15% of detained journalists, compared to fewer than 7% five years ago. The number of those killed has increased again this year – to 57 – while 65 journalists are being held hostage and 49 are missing.

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