Press release
UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Ibrahim Mohammad Lafi in Palestine
I condemn the killing of journalist Ibrahim Mohammad Lafi. Media workers provide verified news in times of conflict and must therefore be protected against all forms of attack. I call for the respect of the UN Security Council Resolution 2222/2015 on the protection of journalists, media professionals and associated personnel as civilians in situations of conflict, and for an independent investigation into this killing.
The photojournalist for Ain Media was shot and killed on 7 October 2023 at the Gaza Strip鈥檚 Erez Crossing into Israel, according to reports.
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.
The original version of this text was published on 18 October 2023. This text was updated on 7 October 2024, following new information received from UNESCO's accredited partners regarding the circumstances.
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