Qatar stresses importance of protecting journalists worldwide – The Peninsula

Qatar stresses importance of protecting journalists worldwide – The Peninsula

GENEVA: The State of Qatar underlined that journalists should never be a target for violence and killing, stressing on the importance of being capable of carrying out their duties freely and without being exposed to any fear of harassment, intimidation, reprisals, or being killed.

In addition, Qatar strongly condemned the intentional assassination of the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli forces who was performing her duty wearing a flak jacket clearly marked with the word "PRESS" which is considered a flagrant violation of the laws and the relevant international conventions.