Press release
UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Mardonio MejÃa Mendoza in Colombia
I condemn the killing of Mardonio MejÃa Mendoza. I urge the authorities to undertake an investigation into the circumstances of this killing and to bring the perpetrators to justice. Impunity for such crimes is unacceptable and must not be tolerated.
Mardonio MejÃa Mendoza was the founder and director of the independent Sonora Estero radio station in the northern town of San Pedro. He hosted a daily programme that included reports about crime and law enforcement. He was reportedly shot by gunmen on a motorcycle at the entrance of his house and later died.
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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