No fewer than 102 journalists paid the supreme price in the course of their duties in 2016, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on Tuesday.
Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, stated this in her statement on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day commemorated on May 3.
Bokova noted the contributions of journalists to the rule of law and taking forward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, specifically, Sustainable Development Goal 16, to build just, peaceful and inclusive societies.
“UNESCO is leading this work across the world, starting by standing up for the safety of journalists.
“Far too often, murder remains the most tragic form of censorship – 102 journalists paid the ultimate price in 2016.
“This is unacceptable and weakens societies as a whole.
“This is why UNESCO…
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