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UNESCO chief deplores killing of Filipino radio news anchor

The head of the United Nations agency defending press freedom today condemned the recent murder of a radio news anchor in the Philippines and urged that her killer be brought to justice.

UN rights office calls on Turkey to ensure press freedom after journalists’ arrest

The United Nations human rights arm today called on Turkey to guarantee freedom of opinion and expression, voicing serious concerns at the recent imprisonment of journalists on charges of involvement in a conspiracy allegedly designed to overthrow the Government.

UNESCO deplores killing of Iraqi journalist who exposed corruption

The United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today condemned the murder of an Iraqi journalist who was well known for articles exposing corruption in his country.