The Syrian Journalists Association documented six media activists and journalists killed March of 2014, bringing the number to 236 media and journalists killed since March, 2011. The Association also documented other violations against journalists and, including kidnappings, beatings of media activists and prevent them from working freely. The same period covered by the report saw various violations against media activists and journalists in rebel-held areas, which prompted the Association to “call on all battalions and armed in these areas to respect the freedom of the media work and work to ensure the safety of media workers and holding accountable all those involved in the violations. (Source: Syrian Journalists Association + Syrian Coalition)