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Director-General condemns murder of journalist Marcel Lubala in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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“I condemn the murder of Marcel Lubala,” declared the Director-General. “Journalists must be able to do their work informing citizens without fearing for their lives. I trust the authorities will conduct a thorough investigation and that those responsible for this crime will be brought to justice.”
Lubala, aged 59, worked for the television channel
RTNC MbujiMayi, part of state broadcaster Radio Télévision Nationale Congolaise (RTNC). A group of armed men killed the journalist in his home.
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.
