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In message for grassroots campaign, UN chief decries violence against media

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is speaking out about the importance of news reporting and protection of freedom of expression in a video message released today for a grassroots campaign, the 'Day Without News.'

UNESCO chief calls for investigation into murder of Paraguayan radio broadcaster

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today called for an investigation into the murder of Marcelino Vázquez, the owner and manager of a radio station in Paraguay.

South Sudan to be ‘pilot country’ for new UN initiative protecting journalists

South Sudan will be the first State to adopt a new United Nations-backed initiative aimed at creating a free and safe environment for journalists and media workers, the UN envoy to the country has announced.