murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia

Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, known for her critical reporting on government corruption and dubbed 'one-woman WikiLeaks', was assassinated by a car bomb in 2017. The murder sent shockwaves through Malta, leading to political upheaval and international condemnation. Recently, Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech, who was accused of orchestrating her assassination, has been acquitted of complicity in the murder and criminal association. This development follows the 2022 sentencing of brothers George and Alfred Degiorgio to 40 years each for carrying out the killing. Fenech's acquittal marks a significant, albeit controversial, turn in the ongoing pursuit of justice for Caruana Galizia, whose work continues to be relevant in discussions about press freedom and accountability in Malta.