UN urges protection of journalists
Posted by Jean Yves Chainon on December 27, 2006 at 2:25 PM
The United Nations’ Security Council has publicly condemned any attacks on journalists operating in war zones, and has called on all parties to put an end to violence aimed at the press.
The council’s unanimously adopted resolution also insisted upon the fact that these attacks “may constitute a threat to international peace and security.”
Resolution 1738 “sends a clear message, with no ambiguity, to all parties involved in armed conflict: journalists and media employees must be protected in accordance with international human rights,” said Adamantios Vassilakis, the Greek ambassador to the UN.
On the other hand, the council condemned the use of media to incite conflict, and encouraged the prosecution of those guilty of such behavior.
The UN’s resolution comes after the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists reported on the increasing number of journalists killed in duty this year, up to 55.
Source: AFP - L'Express (link in French)
Resolution 1738 “sends a clear message, with no ambiguity, to all parties involved in armed conflict: journalists and media employees must be protected in accordance with international human rights,” said Adamantios Vassilakis, the Greek ambassador to the UN.
On the other hand, the council condemned the use of media to incite conflict, and encouraged the prosecution of those guilty of such behavior.
The UN’s resolution comes after the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists reported on the increasing number of journalists killed in duty this year, up to 55.
Source: AFP - L'Express (link in French)
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