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Report reveals risks for journalists

DEADLY PROFESSION Over the course of the past 10 years only one in eight of the violent deaths of more than 1,000 journalists worldwide was prosecuted

AP , LONDON

Many -- particularly in Latin America -- were being driven out by threats or attacks.

The report also criticized some news organizations who sent staff or freelancers into danger zones with inadequate equipment -- such as bulletproof jackets or communications equipment -- or training.

Many journalists today are required to attend hostile environment training courses.

"Employers have a duty of care towards those they ask to work in hostile environments which requires a greater awareness of the risks," the report said.

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