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May 3, 2007

More than 100 journalists killed worldwide in 2006

Filed under: General,global islands — admin @ 6:50 am

More than 100 members of the media were killed worldwide in 2006, making it the bloodiest year on record for journalism, the head of the United Nations cultural organization said Wednesday. In a statement ahead of World Press Freedom Day May 3, UNESCO Director General Koichiro Matsuura called on the world to ‘commemorate media professionals who have lost their lives and honour those who bring us information despite danger and risk.’

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