What murdered journalists reported on
Of the more than 1050 journalists murdered since CPJ began documenting killings in1992, most reported on politics, corruption, and war. Note that some of the journalists murdered for their work covered multiple beats.
Of the more than 1050 journalists murdered -- that is, killed in direct retaliation for their work -- since 1992, most reported on politics, corruption and war. These coverage areas add up to more than the number murdered as some journalists covered multiple beats.
