00:01A survey revealed 68% of journalists said their attackers feared global investigations the most
00:07The Paris-based non-profit network Forbidden Stories surveyed 204 journalists from 53 countries who were targeted by attacks for
00:14their work
00:15When asked what the people threatening them dread the most, 68% pointed to the global journalistic investigations, 17%
00:23said it was legal action, while 15% mentioned NGO statements
00:27The survey also says 77% of respondents were threatened by representatives of public authorities, while 36% by criminal
00:35groups
00:36When asked if they filed a complaint, 58% said they did not file, while 30% said their complaint
00:42was unsuccessful
00:43Forbidden Stories founder and journalist Laurent Richards says systems must be built to protect journalists
00:49He says that means investing in collaborative networks, supporting cross-border investigations, and recognizing that in today's environment, sharing information
00:58is not a weakness, it is a form of protection
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