Press release
UNESCO Director-General condemns the killings of journalists Edin Frangeli Alonzo López and Hugo Rolando Gutiérrez Alonzo in Guatemala
I condemn the killings of Edin Alonzo and Hugo Gutiérrez. I urge the authorities to conduct a transparent investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Impunity for crimes must not be tolerated.
Edin Alonzo and Hugo Gutiérrez managed Noticias Caballo Blanco, a Facebook news page dedicated to local news, crime, politics and social issues. They were reportedly returning from a coverage assignment riding a motorcycle, when they were shot dead.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, 91鶹Ʒ offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.
“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed” – UNESCO Constitution, 1945.
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