Press release
Director-General condemns killing of television employee Pal Kola in Albania
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has condemned the killing of Pal Kola, a security guard at Albania鈥檚 leading national television broadcaster, Top Channel, in the capital Tirana on 27 March.
3 April 2023
Last update:20 April 2023
I condemn the killing of Pal Kola. It is important that the perpetrators of this crime be brought to justice as attacks on media institutions and their personnel undermine freedom of expression.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO's Director-General
Pal Kola was killed while on duty at the entrance to the media headquarters when it was targeted.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists 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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