Over 100 Journalists Killed in 2024, More Than Half in Gaza Conflict

The International Federation of Journalists reports a rise in journalist fatalities and imprisonments, with Gaza being the deadliest region for media workers this year.

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reports that 104 journalists and media workers have been killed globally in 2024, with 55 deaths occurring in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, at least 138 journalists have died, highlighting the extreme dangers faced by media professionals in conflict zones.
The IFJ emphasizes the growing threats to press freedom worldwide, noting that authoritarian regimes are increasingly targeting journalists.
Journalist imprisonments have surged, with 520 media workers currently detained globally, up from 427 last year; China and Hong Kong account for 135 of these cases.
Asia is the second most dangerous region for journalists after the Middle East, with notable fatalities in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India, while four journalists have been killed in Ukraine this year.