UN DEMANDS PROBE INTO KILLING OF ABU AKLEH

Wed 11 May 2022:

The UN human rights office has said it was “appalled” at the killing of Abu Akleh and demanded a transparent investigation into her death.

“We are appalled at the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh while covering an Israeli military operation in Jenin, Palestine,” UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet’s office said on Twitter, adding: “We urge an independent, transparent investigation into her killing. Impunity must end.”

We are appalled at the killing of journalist #ShireenAbuAkleh while covering an Israeli military operation in Jenin, #Palestine.

Our Office is on the ground verifying the facts.

We urge an independent, transparent investigation into her killing. Impunity must end. pic.twitter.com/EnAYvgHDpv

— UN Human Rights (@UNHumanRights) May 11, 2022

Abu Akleh’s killing ‘constitutes grave breach’ of Geneva Conventions: RSF

Christophe Deloire, Secretary General and Director General of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), wrote on Twitter that the killing of Abu Akleh “constitutes a grave breach of the Geneva Conventions that mandate the protection of civilians, and of UN Security Council resolution 2222 on the protection of journalists”.

“RSF is disappointed by Israeli Foreign Minister @yairlapid’s proposal that his country take part in a joint investigation into the circumstances of the journalist’s death: an independent international investigation must be launched,” Deloire said.

The killing of journalist Shireen Abu Aqla constitutes a grave breach of the Geneva Conventions that mandate the protection of civilians, and of UN Security Council resolution 2222 on the protection of journalists #JusticeForShireenAbuAqla pic.twitter.com/hIl7pNUE9d

— Christophe Deloire (@cdeloire) May 11, 2022

European Union calls for ‘thorough, independent investigation’

The EU has strongly condemned the killing of Abu Akleh called for an investigation.

The chief spokesperson for the EU diplomatic service, Peter Stano, said in an official statement it is significant that a “thorough, independent investigation clarifies all the circumstances of these incidents as soon as possible and that those responsible are brought to justice”.

White House calls for ‘thorough investigation’ into Abu Akleh’s killing

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, has condemned the killing of Abu Akleh.

In a statement, she said: “We call for a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances of her death. Investigating attacks on independent media and prosecuting those responsible are of paramount importance.”

We will continue to promote media freedom and protect journalists ability to do their jobs without fear of violence, threats to their lives, or safety or unjust detention.”

CPJ calls for swift, transparent investigation

In a statement, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on authorities to conduct a “swift, immediate, and transparent investigation” into the killing Abu Akleh.

“We are shocked and strongly condemn the killing of the prominent Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank while doing her job and while clearly identified as a journalist,” said CPJ Middle East and North Africa Program Coordinator, Sherif Mansour.

“We call for an immediate and thorough investigation into her killing. Journalists must be able to do their jobs safely and freely without being a target,” he added.

CPJ calls for swift, transparent investigation into shooting death of Al-Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh while reporting in West Bank https://t.co/6PfaUxJez0

— Committee to Protect Journalists (@pressfreedom) May 11, 2022

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