Groups in need of attention, limitations to the right to freedom of expression, and protection of journalists 2010, para. 90
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According to the NGO Reporters Without Borders, in 2009 around 76 journalists were killed in the exercise of their profession. This figure represents an increase of at least 26 per cent over the 2008 level.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Activists
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/23, para. 90.