Killing

UNESCO Director-General, Koïchiro Matsuura

UNESCO chief deplores killing of reporter in the Philippines

12 June 2009
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with upholding press freedom today lamented the death of a Filipino journalist shot in the crossfire of a standoff between police and a suspected criminal gang.
Stop killing journalists.
UNESCO

UNESCO chief deplores murders of journalists in Russia, Venezuela

26 January 2009
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with upholding press freedom condemned the killings of journalists and a lawyer in Russia and Venezuela, underscoring that these murders are a contravention of human rights.
Stop killing journalists.
UNESCO

Killing of cameraman sparks UN concern for journalists in Kashmir

16 September 2008
The United Nations agency tasked with promoting press freedom has deplored the death of a local television cameraman in Indian-administered Kashmir, and voiced concern for the safety of journalists in the area.
Stop killing journalists.
UNESCO

Murder of Filipino journalist sparks outrage from head of UN agency

7 July 2008
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has deplored the recent murder of Filipino radio host and newspaper correspondent Robert Sison, and called on authorities to step up protection for media professionals in the country.