Press release
Director-General denounces killing of journalist Saber Al-Haidari in Yemen
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has condemned the killing of reporter Saber Al-Haidari by an explosive device planted in his car in the city of Aden in the south of Yemen on 15 June.
PR
June 20, 2022
I condemn the targeted killing of Saber Al-Haidari. Journalists bring a particularly vital contribution to the lives of people in conflict situations. They deserve to be protected, as do press freedom and freedom of information. I call for an investigation into this crime and the prosecution of those responsible.
Audrey Azoulay
Director-General of UNESCO
Al-Haidari worked for Japan’s public broadcaster NHK. Reports suggest two unidentified passengers in his car were also killed in the blast.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
See also: UNESCO observatory of killed journalists
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