Int’l Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed

Int’l Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed

Islamabad (Web Desk): International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is being observed across the globe including Pakistan today (Thursday).

This year’s theme of the day is “violence against journalists, the integrity of elections, and the role of public leadership”.

To mark the day, international federation of journalists called on governments across the world to condemn, investigate, and arrest those who kill, harass and intimidate journalists.

"Governments should also enact clear and enforceable legislation to protect journalists’ safety," the statement said.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through a resolution proclaimed November 2 as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in commemoration of the assassination of two French journalists in Mali on this day in 2013.

This landmark resolution condemns all attacks and violence against journalists and media workers.