2006 : Deadliest year for journalists

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According to several international press-freedom groups, 2006 was the deadliest year for journalists. Iraq was the most dangerous country for members of the press, but Latin America, the Philippines, and Russia also emerged as places of high risk. The media-watchdog groups have released year-end reports that cite death tolls ranging from 55 to 155, but all agree the past year was the deadliest on record for media professionals.