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The number of journalists targeted and killed has doubled globally in 2020, according to data compiled by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
The findings released on Tuesday found at least 30 journalists were killed this year, 21 of whom were targeted because of their work. The number of those murdered is more than double the previous record of 2019, which was 10. The others were killed covering conflict or during high-risk assignments.
The number of journalists singled out for murder in reprisal for their work more than doubled in 2020. At least 30 journalists were killed for their work as of December 15, 2020. 21 of those were murdered in retaliation for their work.https://t.co/6Sn5RjwN4O pic.twitter.com/adetcAs2d3