Press release
UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist João Fernando Chamusse in Mozambique
I condemn the killing of João Chamusse, and urge an investigation into the circumstances. Impunity for such crimes must not be tolerated and the perpetrators must be brought to justice.
João Chamusse was a veteran journalist, and the co-owner and editor of online newspaper Ponto por Ponto, as well as a commentator on TV Sucesso. Earlier in his career he had co-founded the Canal de Moçambique newspaper and had worked as a reporter at the Mediafax newspaper. He was killed outside of his home.
UNESCO promotes the through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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