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World
Record for Jailed Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) revealed in its annual survey the number of journalists imprisoned for their work worldwide has reached a new record for the sixth year in a row. As of December 1st, 293 journalists are being held, with China leading the number of incarcerations at 50. The other countries in the top five include Myanmar, Egypt, Vietnam, and Belarus. This is the first year that imprisoned journalists in Hong Kong were included in the list. At least 24 journalists died connected to their work in 2021, with another 18 dead under unclear circumstances on whether they were targeted. India leads the list for most journalists murdered at four, followed by Mexico, however another six deaths in Mexico remain under investigation.
This map depicts the countries with journalists imprisoned for their work in 2021. Click on the map to learn more.
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Myanmar
11 Massacred in Junta Attack
Local residents and militia reported 11 civilians were massacred by Myanmar junta troops in Don Taw, a village in northwestern Sagaing region on Tuesday. Videos are circulating online of the victims being brutally shot and then burnt alive. The victims have been reported as farm workers, however one news report is claiming they were members of a local People’s Defense Force (PDF) militia fighting against the junta. The government has yet to comment on the massacre.
This map depicts Don Taw in Myanmar where 11 villagers were massacred on Tuesday. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: RFA
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United States
Driver Dies in Niagara River
A woman, 66, has died after being stuck in the freezing waters of the Niagara River for two hours. Her car crashed off the road into the waters, only yards from the edge of the waterfall. The woman’s body was pulled up by the crew of a Coast Guard helicopter on Wednesday afternoon. The car had fallen into the river near a pedestrian bridge to Goat Island, New York. Authorities say it remains unclear whether the driver intentionally entered the water or if it was an accident.
This map depicts where the victim’s body was retrieved as well as where the driver’s car plunged into the water. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Which famous ski resort was the site where the world’s largest silver nugget, weighing around 2,000 pounds, was found?
A: Aspen, Colorado
Before Aspen was known for its luxurious ski resort, it was called Ute City and was home to the Ute Indians for over 800 years. They referred to the area as the “Shining Mountains.” In 1879, the first mining prospectors arrived and many Utes fled the incoming settlers. Silver mines brought growth to Aspen rapidly, however the value of the mines was limited. In the 1930s, the former mining town was revamped for skiing with the financial support of a wealthy couple from Chicago. They started the Aspen Skiing Corporation and redeveloped the town to what it is today.
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Q: Known for its lush forests and mountainous regions, which country is the only country in the Middle East to not have a desert?
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