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UN official urges probe into death of Bolivian news agency director

The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today deplored the death of Bolivian news agency director David Niño de Guzmán and called for an investigation into his death.

Head of UN agency defending press freedom deplores killings in Brazil and Iraq

The head of the United Nations agency defending press freedom today condemned the recent murders of media professionals in Brazil and Iraq, stressing that these crimes must not go unpunished.

Imprisoned Iranian reporter wins UN prize for press freedom

An Iranian journalist who has been in jail since his country’s disputed presidential elections in mid-2009 and has campaigned for greater civil rights has won a prestigious United Nations prize dedicated to promoting press freedom.

Killing of Iraqi journalist must not go unpunished, says UNESCO chief

The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today condemned the killing of a young Iraqi journalist, stressing that the attack must not go unpunished.