29-03-2024 12:46 AM Jerusalem Timing

UN Demands Action for Crimes against Journalists

UN Demands Action for Crimes against Journalists

The UN Security Council on Wednesday urged world governments to end impunity for those who silence journalists in a resolution applauded as historic by a leading media rights group.

UNSCThe UN Security Council on Wednesday urged world governments to end impunity for those who silence journalists in a resolution applauded as historic by a leading media rights group.

The resolution adopted unanimously by the 15-member council expresses "deep concern at the threat to the safety of journalists" from extremists such as ISIL.

The resolution "urges member-states to ensure accountability for crimes committed against journalists, media professionals and associated personnel" working in war zones.