Press release
UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalists Mohammad Jarghoun and Mohammad El-Salhi in Palestine
I condemn the killing of journalists Mohammad Jarghoun and Mohammad El-Salhi. The protection of journalists as civilians is a requirement under international law, including UN Security Council Resolution 2222/2015 on the protection of journalists, media professionals and associated personnel in situations of conflict. I call for full and diligent investigations to determine the circumstances of these tragedies.
Mohammad Jarghoun was a reporter with Smart Media and Mohammad El-Salhi a freelance journalist. Reports suggest the two journalists were shot and killed while reporting in the Gaza Strip on 7 October 2023.
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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