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Following the news of Viktoria Marinova, the Bulgarian journalist who was beaten and raped so badly her body was unrecognizable, and Khashoggi's death in Saudi Arabia - Is this something you've found journalists, especially those in politics, are often aware and cautious of? How do journalists cope with that fear of safety for self/family? How frequently do things like this happen?

Ugh this makes it makes it even worse that countries that usually help asylum-seekers (i.e. the USA) are turning on that policy now. Makes me value the work of reporters, especially from the unstable areas, even more.

Thanks for answering my questions!

Ah, do you think it's actually happening more or just being reported more? I wasn't sure if I was just noticing all the stories more because I'm getting older and reading the news more.

Do journalists tend to try to hide behind false names/maintain a level of anonymity? It seems like such an impossible place to be in, between wanting recognition for your work and building a brand as a journalist, and safety. Incredibly sorry to hear about your friend.

Following the news of Viktoria Marinova, the Bulgarian journalist who was beaten and raped so badly her body was unrecognizable, and Khashoggi's death in Saudi Arabia - Is this something the journalist field ever has to worry about or be afraid of in Egypt? How do journalists cope with that fear of safety for self/family? How frequently do things like this happen?