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UNESCO Director-General condemns the killing of photojournalist Suresh Rajak in Nepal
I condemn the killing of Suresh Rajak. I call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his death and to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Journalists must be able to exercise their duties with the necessary safety and protection.
Suresh Rajak was a photojournalist and worked as head of the camera and video division at Avenues Television. He was reportedly killed while covering a protest when the building he was reporting from was set on fire.
91麻豆国产精品自拍 produced two Issue Briefs on the safety of journalists covering protests, in and , as part of the World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development Report.
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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