Reporters Without Borders revealed a decline in journalist deaths, totaling 45 in 2023 compared to 61 the previous year, notably low since 2002. Despite 63 deaths in the Middle East during Israel-Hamas conflict, only 17 fit RSF's criteria. Efforts by global organizations and cautious reporting contributed to this decline. Tragically, conflict zones like Gaza claimed lives, with RSF filing complaints. Latin America saw a significant decrease, though Mexico remains risky.
