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Director-General condemns murder of reporter Yaqoub Sharafat in Afghanistan
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“I condemn the murder of Yaqoub Sharafat,” the Director-General said, “and I call on the authorities to investigate this crime. Violence against media workers undermines freedom of expression and press freedom, challenging democracy and rule of law.”
Sharafat, a reporter for public broadcaster
Radio Television Afghanistan, was shot by unknown assailants on 16 October.
The Director-General of UNESCO issues statements on the killing of media workers in line with Resolution 29 adopted by UNESCO Member States at the Organization’s General Conference of 1997, entitled “Condemnation of Violence against Journalists.” These statements are posted on a dedicated webpage,
UNESCO condemns the killing of journalists.
