The Libyan Centre for Press Freedom said press freedom in Libya was negatively affected due to instability and conflicts in the country.
In its annual report on World Press Day, it said it reported about 118 attacks against journalists and media outlets, 18% of which classified as threats of murder, 19% kidnappings and torture, 21% repressive and forced disappearance, 13% cases of beating and prevention of work and 22% attacks on the media outlets.
Journalists Without Borders classified Libya as ranking 164 among the most dangerous countries for journalists.
Libya has faced political instability and fractured governments since the fall of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. With an increasing Daesh presence and paramilitary groups in the country, journalists face danger on multiple fronts.
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