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RSF's 2018 round-up of deadly attacks and abuses against journalists (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News December 19, 2018

A total of 80 journalists were killed this year, 348 are currently in prison, and 60 are being held hostage, according to the annual RSF worldwide round-up, which shows an unprecedented level of hostility towards media personnel.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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