A recent report from the Committee to Protect Journalists shows that China, Israel, and Myanmar are the main countries jailing journalists. They found 528 journalists are in prison around the world because of their work. This big number is because of governments cracking down on people ongoing conflicts and unstable political situations. China has the most with 50 journalists in jail.
Israel is next with 43 journalists locked up. This shows a worrying trend of targeting journalists in certain areas. Myanmar is also a major contributor to the problem putting them in the top three. These three countries together are responsible for a large number of the 528 journalists that are imprisoned worldwide.
The report from the CPJ highlights the difficulties journalists face especially in places with conflicts or harsh governments. The aim is to bring awareness to the issue of jailing journalists and to fight for their release and safety. The findings point to a troubling situation for press freedom in these countries where journalists are at risk just for doing their jobs.