Press release
Director-General calls for an investigation into death of journalist Francisca Sandoval in Chile
I deplore the death of Francisca Sandoval. It is both legitimate and necessary for journalists to report on events, including demonstrations, and it is the authorities’ duty to protect them. Those responsible for the killing of Francisca Sandoval must be brought to justice
A reporter for local television Canal Señal 3 La Victoria, Sandoval was shot while covering demonstrations in the Chilean capital on 1 May and remained hospitalized in a critical condition until her death.
In 2020, UNESCO published a which highlighted an upward trend in attacks on journalists covering protests, posing a significant threat to media freedom and freedom of access to information.
UNESCO promotes the through global awareness-raising, capacity building and a range of actions, notably in the framework of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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Media contact: Guilherme Canela de Souza Godoi
