United Nations Security Council statement on the threat to journalists in Eastern Ukraine
The members of the Security Council express their deepest condolences to the families of all journalists who have been killed while covering the crisis in Ukraine, including the two Russian journalists killed on June 17, and the Italian photojournalist who was killed on May 24, along with his Russian interpreter. The members of the Security Council encourage a thorough investigation of all incidents of violence involving journalists.
The members of the Security Council expressed concern about reported cases of detention and harassment of journalists covering the crisis in Ukraine.
The members of the Security Council support the freedom of expression as a human right, including of the media. The members of the Security Council commend journalists around the world for the important role they play, and for their commitment to the free exchange of ideas.
