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93 journalists killed in 2007, nearly half in Iraq -media watchdog Fri. May 09, 2008 04:14 am.- By Bonny Apunyu. - (SomaliNet) The International Press Institute media watchdog said in its annual press freedom review published on Thursday that ninety-three journalists were killed in 2007, almost half of them in Iraq. According to IPI, The figure is the second highest in a decade after 2006, which saw 100 journalists' deaths. Generally, Iraq remains the most dangerous country for journalists with 46 killed last year in bombings, abductions and drive-by shootings, twice as many as in 2005. The IPI further said in a statement that Asia is the second deadliest region, with 19 reporters killed, mostly in Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. "Journalists and media workers have emerged as a clear target for insurgent attacks," IPI said in the survey.-Agencies News Category: World Latest Headlines Latest News Sudan cuts ties with Chad accusing Chad of back... Sudan: First VP condemns rebel attack on capit... Sudan: Authorities arrest prominent Islamist le... Sudan: JEM rebel leader makes first media state... Zimbabwe is now under military rule- says former hom... Premier League: Manchester United are Champions Somalia: 7 civilians killed as militia ambush gov’t... Nigeria: Three Chinese construction workers kidnappe... Zimbabwe: Police arrests over 50 opposition activist... Nigeria's security services on high alert over al-Qa... More News...