81 Journalists Killed in 2006

According to Reporters Without Borders, In 2006:

- 81 journalists and 32 media assistants were killed
- at least 871 were arrested
- 1,472 physically attacked or threatened
- 56 kidnapped
- and 912 media outlets censored

UNESCO is the lead among multilateral agencies in promoting freedom of the press and speaking out against violence against journalists!