Defend rights of journalists

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all to defend the rights of journalists, reminding everyone that a free press is essential for peace, justice, sustainable development and human rights. “When media workers are targeted, societies as a whole pay a price,” said the UN chief in a message marking the World Press Freedom Day that falls today. According to Unesco, he said, almost 100 journalists were killed last year and hundreds imprisoned. He said he was deeply troubled by the growing number of attacks on journalists and the culture of impunity.