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Director-General condemns killing of journalist Ishtiaq Sodharo in Pakistan
Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, has called for an investigation into the killing of local journalist Ishtiaq Sodharo in Khairpur, part of Pakistan鈥檚 Sindh province on 1 July.
4 August 2022
Last update:10 September 2024
I condemn the killing of Ishtiaq Sodharo. Journalists play an important role informing communities and their right to do so must be safeguarded. I call on the authorities to spare no effort in investigating the motives for Ishtiaq Sodharo鈥檚 murder and bringing those responsible to justice.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
Sodharo, who worked for Sindhi weekly Chinag, was shot outside his home and died in hospital from the injuries sustained during the attack.
UNESCO promotes the through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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