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UNESCO Director-General deplores death of journalist Mubarak Musa Juma in Sudan
I deplore the death of Mubarak Musa Juma and call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances. Journalists and media workers are essential channels of information during a conflict and their safety must be ensured by all parties.
Mubarak Musa Juma freelanced for several news outlets. He was reportedly killed during an attack on El Fasher by an armed group.
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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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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