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Iraq: UN officials speak out against attack on Al-Arabiya television station

Top United Nations officials have strongly condemned the attacks targeting the offices of the regional satellite television channel Al-Arabiya in Baghdad, while urging Iraqi authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety of media professionals.

Assassination of Greek journalist sparks condemnation from UNESCO

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with upholding press freedom today condemned the murder of an investigative reporter in Greece who was gunned down outside his home earlier this week.

UNESCO chief voices concern at death of Indian journalist

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today voiced concern over the death of Indian journalist Hem Chandra Pandey, who was killed earlier this month along with a Maoist leader in an encounter with police in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

UNESCO deplores murder of independent Rwandan journalist

The United Nations agency tasked with promoting press freedom today condemned the assassination of a prominent independent journalist from Rwanda, who was gunned down outside his home in the capital, Kigali.