Archive · 24 Dec 2025
67 Journalists Killed in 2023, Half by Israel in Gaza
In 2023, 67 journalists were killed while doing their jobs.
Almost half of them were killed by Israel in Gaza.
In Mexico, many journalists were killed by crime groups.
A lot of journalists are also missing, mostly from Mexico and Syria.
Many journalists are also being put in jail, especially in countries like China, Russia, and Myanmar.
Even in some democracies, journalists face trouble.
This is happening because democracy is getting weaker, and powerful countries are not protecting journalists enough.
Without journalists, we can't have free information.
67 journalists were killed in 2023, nearly half by Israel in Gaza.
Organized crime cartels in Mexico saw an alarming spike in journalist killings.
24% of murdered journalists were from South America.
Over 500 journalists were detained in 47 countries, with China, Russia, and Myanmar leading in detentions.
72% of missing journalists are from Mexico and Syria.
- Who
- Journalists and media professionals
- What
- 67 journalists killed, 500+ detained, 72% of missing journalists from Mexico and Syria
- When
- 2023
- Where
- Global, with significant incidents in Gaza, Mexico, South America, China, Russia, Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, Syria
- Why
- Violence, organized crime, state actions, weakening democracy, lack of protection for journalists
- Total Journalists Killed
- 67
- Journalists Killed by Israel
- 33 (nearly half)
- Journalists Killed in Mexico
- Spike in killings by organized crime cartels
- Journalists from South America Killed
- 24%
- Journalists Detained
- Over 500 in 47 countries
- Countries Leading in Journalist Detentions
- China, Russia, Myanmar
- Journalists Missing
- 72% from Mexico and Syria
