Pakistan, Mexico most dangerous countries or media workers - Press Emblem Campaign

According to a recent study conducted by the media watchdog Press Emblem Campaign, Mexico and Pakistan are the two most dangerous countries for media workers this year.

Fourteen journalists were killed in Mexico’s drug war, while another 14 fatalities were reported in Pakistan, most of them occurring in the border areas with Afghanistan.

It was learned that over five years, some 529 journalists have been killed, with Iraq topping the list as the most dangerous country where more than a fifth of deaths occurred.

Based on the studies of the media watchdog, the number of media fatalities were lesser compared to 2009 wherein 122 journalists were reported killed in the line of duty. The number is however higher compared in 2008 when only 91 journalists were killed.

The media watchdog’s president Hedayat Abdel Nabi pressed for action to better protect journalists.