Malta Trial Opens for Suspected Mastermind in Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's Murder

Nine years after the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the trial of the man accused of ordering her murder has begun. The suspect is a businessman who was reportedly under investigation by Caruana Galizia for corruption prior to her death.

The opening of the trial marks a significant, albeit long-delayed, step in the pursuit of justice for the prominent investigative reporter. Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb near her home in October 2017, an event that sent shockwaves through Malta and drew international condemnation.

Her sister, Corinne Vella, has been a vocal advocate for justice throughout the protracted legal process. Vella is now recounting the arduous battle to hold those responsible accountable, emphasizing the dangers faced by journalists, particularly those who investigate corruption within their own countries.

Caruana Galizia's work often focused on exposing alleged corruption and cronyism involving Malta's political elite and business community. Her assassination highlighted the risks inherent in investigative journalism and the challenges of ensuring accountability for such crimes.

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The most dangerous thing for a journalist is to cover corruption in their own country.