Journalist Deaths Halve in 2026 as Middle East Remains Deadliest Region
Journalist deaths fell 54% in early 2026, but PEC counted 39 victims, with the Middle East remaining the deadliest region.
Read MoreNava Thakuria is a journalist based in Guwahati, Northeast India. He contributes to NewsBlaze and a wide range of international media outlets, reporting on politics, human rights, media issues, and the environment.
Widely respected in the region, Nava serves as secretary of the Journalists’ Forum Assam, an organization advocating for press freedom and the welfare of working journalists.
His work highlights stories from Northeast India that often go underreported, connecting local voices to national and global audiences.
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Journalist deaths fell 54% in early 2026, but PEC counted 39 victims, with the Middle East remaining the deadliest region.
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India’s passport clarification exposes a citizenship-proof gap, while Assam’s NRC shows the risks of flawed verification systems.
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Asom Bani closure ends a 70-year Assamese weekly as Assam Tribune group crisis deepens, with layoffs and dues disputes.
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PEC counted 165 journalists killed in 2025 across 31 countries, with the Middle East leading and Gaza a major share, plus an impunity warning.
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As Bangladesh moves back toward normalcy ahead of the next general election, it is time Sheikh Hasina apologized to the Sanatani Hindus.
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