"The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) revealed that 86 journalists, and media workers, were killed worldwide last year. The agency estimates that, during that period, a media professional was killed every four days.
According to the UN agency, journalists continue to face serious risks and vulnerabilities while practicing their profession.
Latin America and the Caribbean account for more than 50% of the crimes. The report reveals that this figure illustrates a dramatic change in trends in recent years. The UN states that 86% of the cases go unpunished."
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