UNESCO Report: Surge in Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

According to a new UNESCO report, 86% of killings of journalists and media workers went unpunished during 2024 and 2025, the first increase in a decade. The data shows 189 media professionals were killed, a 20% rise, with over two-thirds of these deaths occurring in conflict zones, notably in Palestine. The report highlights the deadly use of drones, which accounted for 50 fatalities. In light of these findings, UNESCO has renewed its call for the enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 2222, which mandates the protection of media personnel as civilians during wartime.