Director-General deplores death of Abdul Rahman Ismael in Syria
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has denounced the
killing of Syrian journalist Abdul Rahman Ismael Yassin in Eastern Ghouta
(Syria) on 20 February.
“I deplore the death of Abdul Rahman Ismael Yassin,” the
Director-General said. “I call on all parties to mobilize in order to guarantee
the safety of reporters and enable them to carry out their mission without
fearing for their lives.”
Abdul Rahman Ismael Yassin was a reporter for the Hammouriyeh Media
Centre. He was seriously injured by shrapnel during a bomb attack while
preparing a report on the effects of the airstrikes on the city of Hammouriyeh
and died from his wounds.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global
awareness-raising, capacity-building and a range of actions, notably the UN Plan of Action on the
Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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