UNESCO: 86% of journalist murders unpunished, impunity rises

UNESCO's latest report shows impunity for journalist killings rose to 86% in 2024-2025, up from 85% in the prior biennium. The marginal increase signals a persistent failure of justice systems to hold perpetrators accountable, undermining press freedom and the rule of law globally. The report does not specify country-level breakdowns, so the geographic distribution of these cases remains unclear.

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