World Press Freedom Day: Over 100 journalists killed in Gaza
CHICAGO -- Over 100 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza since October 7, according to the International Federation of Journalists . This somber milestone comes on World Press Freedom Day, declared by the United Nations to remind governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom.
Journalists, who are citizens, are protected under international humanitarian law.Back In Chicago, many journalists and media organizations, have called for protection for journalists working in Gaza. In December 2023, several Chicago newsrooms held a vigil to honor their fallen colleagues overseas. Journalists and members of the public packed a Pilsen art gallery, and covered the wall with letters and poems to journalists on the ground in Gaza.
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