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Journalists face rising threats in trouble spots: watchdog

Published Tue, Feb 21, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Washington

JOURNALISTS in conflict zones are facing unprecedented threats amid a rise in violent non-state actors, a decline in rule of law and increased reliance on freelancers, a media watchdog said on Tuesday.

The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said in a 28-page report that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of reporters deployed to global hot spots.

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Journalists face rising threats in trouble spots: watchdog

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Fed officials mull if rates are high enough as inflation expectations jump

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