Press release
UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of media worker Samer Abu Daqqa in Palestine
I condemn the killing of Samer Abu Daqqa. The protection of journalists and media workers 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 a full and transparent investigation to determine the circumstances of this tragedy.
Samer Abu Daqqa was a camera operator for Al-Jazeera Arabic. He reportedly died from injuries sustained in a drone strike while covering the aftermath of artillery attacks in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.
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 19 december 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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