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UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Aladdin Ali Mohamed in Sudan

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of journalist Aladdin Ali Mohamed in Asir, in the state of Al Jazirah, Sudan, on 22 June 2024.
UNESCO observatory of killed journalists

鈥淚 condemn the killing of Aladdin Ali Mohamed and call for a thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Journalists and media workers are essential channels of information during a conflict and their safety must be ensured by all parties.

UNESCO Director-General
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General

Aladdin Ali Mohamed was the Program Director for the local radio station Wad Madani. He was reportedly killed by an armed group during an assault.

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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With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, 91麻豆国产精品自拍 offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.

鈥淪ince wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed鈥 鈥 UNESCO Constitution, 1945.

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UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Aladdin Ali Mohamed in Sudan