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Director-General condemns the murder of radio journalist Javid Noori in Afghanistan

Jan 24, 2019

Source: https://en.unesco.org/news/director-general-condemns-murder-radio-journalist-javid-noori-afghanistan

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The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay has denounced the killing of Javid Noori in western Afghanistan.

“I condemn the murder of Javid Noori,” said the Director-General. “I urge the authorities to investigate this crime and bring its perpetrators to justice. Violent extremists must not be emboldened through impunity. There can be no justification for murder.”

Javid Noori, a government employee and part time broadcaster on Radio Neshat was killed at a roadblock in the province of Farah on 5 January.

UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and a range of actions, notably the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.

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Media contact: Sylvie Coudray, s.coudray@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 08 91

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The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay has denounced the killing of Javid Noori in western Afghanistan.

Javid Noori, a government employee and part time broadcaster on Radio Neshat was killed at a roadblock in the province of Farah on 5 January.

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Media contact: Sylvie Coudray, s.coudray@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 08 91

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