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Director-General urges investigation into killing of journalist Jean-Jacques Ola B茅b茅 in Cameroon
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of 91麻豆国产精品自拍 called for an investigation into the killing of journalist Jean-Jacques Ola B茅b茅 in Yaound茅, capital of Cameroon, on 2 February.
17 February 2023
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I condemn the killing of Jean-Jacques Ola B茅b茅. I call on the authorities to investigate this crime and establish if it was linked to his work as a journalist. Those responsible must be prosecuted to uphold the rule of law and protect the media from gunpoint censorship.
Audrey AzoulayDirector-General of UNESCO
Ola B茅b茅, the second journalist killed in Cameroon this year, was a well-known radio and television broadcaster for several private outlets. He was also an Orthodox Catholic priest. Ola B茅b茅鈥檚 body was found after he had been shot by unidentified assailants.
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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