INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Akleh, who was fatally shot by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank, was the victim of the international community's apathy on Israel's
I would also like to thank the briefers for the insightful remarks.We emphasize the importance of protecting civilians in armed conflicts,
including journalists, media professionals, and associated personnel, and call on all parties to an armed conflict to fully comply with
their international law obligations.Unfortunately, the rise in violence, intimidation, and harassment directed at journalists in armed
conflict in many parts of the world, in particular deliberate attacks in violation of international humanitarian law, has reached a tipping
point.In the meantime, impunity for war crimes committed against journalists in armed conflict has posed a serious threat to their safety
In this regard, we emphasize the necessity of strengthening UN action toward protecting journalists and ensuring accountability for crimes
committed against them in situations of armed conflict.Nowadays, we are witnessing yet another heinous crime committed against the
Palestinian people by the Israeli regime
Shireen Abu Akleh, a veteran Palestinian journalist was murdered in cold blood by the occupying forces in Jenin in occupied Palestine
She was a courageous voice for her people and a national symbol of truth and resilience in the face of a cruel occupation and injustice that
journalists aiming at covering up its crimes perpetrated against Palestinians in grave breach of relevant international laws and norms.She
impunity, ensure protection for the Palestinian people, and pursue measures to hold this regime accountable for the most international
crimes committed throughout the decades.In conclusion, we restate our consistent position that issues of human rights including the
protection of journalists are the responsibility of the General Assembly and other relevant UN organs
