Overview
- The IFJ’s final Killed List records 128 deaths worldwide in 2025, with 74 in the Middle East, 18 in Africa, 15 in Asia-Pacific, 11 in the Americas, and 10 in Europe.
- Palestine accounted for 56 killings, including the August 10 strike that killed Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and colleagues, while a separate strike on a Yemeni newspaper office killed 13 media workers.
- The report lists 533 journalists jailed worldwide, led by China including Hong Kong with 143, as the Asia-Pacific region held the largest number of imprisoned media workers.
- IFJ figures include nine accidental deaths and 10 women, and the broader methodology helps explain why its tally is higher than those from RSF and UNESCO.
- The federation says the final 2025 count adds 17 cases identified after December 10 and urges governments to end impunity and strengthen protections.