Press release
Director-General condemns killing of journalist Luis Gabriel Pereira in Colombia
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has called for an investigation into the killing of journalist Luis Gabriel Pereira in Ciénaga de Oro in the Colombian state of Córdoba on 9 May.
15 May 2023
Last update:10 September 2024
I condemn the killing of Luis Gabriel Pereira. Such attacks are used by perpetrators to silence journalists and have a devastating effect on freedom of expression. I call on the authorities to investigate the motives behind this crime and bring those responsible to justice.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
Aged 25, Gabriel Pereira started working as a journalist in recent months reporting for digital media on local issues relating to crime and security. He was reportedly killed by unidentified hitmen riding a motorcycle.
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