The OSCE representative on freedom of the media has honored the memory of correspondents
The OSCE representative on freedom of the media Dunja Mijatovic on memorial Day, correspondents killed In the performance of professional duties, reminded the authorities of the participating States of the OSCE on Their commitments to ensure the safety of journalists and media freedom.
Union correspondents Russia (Nepomnyashchy) fifteen December on a long tradition holds. In the capital of Russia going family correspondents who died In the line of professional duty, to honor Their memory. In addition to moral support to the victims families receive financial assistance.
" Today I would like to work with you to honor the memory of the reporters killed In the performance of their professional duty. As you know, over the last twenty years in Russia lost their lives, tens of correspondents. Among them, Dmitry Kholodov, Hope Chaikov, Larisa Yudina, Igor Domnikov " - said in a statement, the Mijatovic members Nepomnyashchy.
She recalled that Only in the past year the victims of the conflict in the East of Ukraine were six members of the media: Andrea Rochelle, Andrey Mironov, Anton Voloshin, Igor Korneluk, Anatoly Clean and Andrey Stenin.
" Their death underlines the importance adopted in 1991, the obligations of the participating States of the OSCE to take all possible measures to protect correspondents engaged in dangerous professional missions, in most cases, armed conflict, and also recalls the responsibility of the editors for the safety of employees working in conflict zones, " said Mijatovic.
At the same time, adds the Commissioner of the OSCE special bitterness and resentment caused by the fact that the vast majority of those whose names are on the first Day of the week to remember in the Russian Federation, lost his life not in the " hot " points " They are forcibly deprived of living in soft time "." Wine " these brave and dedicated people was that they tried to convey to people the truth about what is happening in society. Alas, in most cases, the killer correspondents and customers of these crimes and did not suffer retribution and continue to be free, " She said.
" Stating that journalism is one of the most dangerous professions, we can't afford to live with it and accept it As a given, While continuing every year to mourn all new dead correspondents. For this reason, I do not tire of reminding the authorities of the participating States of the OSCE on Their commitments to ensure the safety of journalists and media freedom and to encourage Them to do their utmost to ensure that correspondents were able to carry out their work without fear for their lives and for the lives and health of their loved ones. In the 1-St of all, it concerns a thorough and immediate investigation into the killings and attacks on authorized media, " said Mijatovic.
the OSCE representative on freedom of the media said that " free, truthful and responsible journalism is the Institute for a democratic society, which is essential for its normal functioning and development.
" Those who commit violent acts regarding correspondents, shedding light on corruption, human rights violations and abuse of power, must remember that Their actions is an attempt not Only to life and health of individuals, but also on the welfare of the whole society. Only the certainty and rigidity of redemption can put an end to such crimes and most importantly the political will, " said She.
Mijatovic added that much depends on the reporters and authorized professional associations." of great importance is your readiness to show solidarity and to act together to condemn any violence against colleagues, where it happened and whatever political position nor adhered to the journalist, against which it is targeted, " said She.
" Only action we can break the vicious cycle of violence and impunity that continues to lead to new victims Among the correspondents, which performs its own professional duty. I wish you strength and fortitude in this way, " said Mijatovic.
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