RSF counted 42 journalists slain in 2003, while CPJ concluded in a separate report that the total death toll was 36. Both groups said the toll was about twice as high as in 2002 and that the war in Iraq was the primary reason for the increase. —Jim Lobe
—2003 Bad Year for Press Freedom (Common Dreams)
Thanks for the suggestion, Jim.
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