Press release
UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Sun Lin in China
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, condemned the killing of journalist Sun Lin in the city of Nanjing, China on 17 November 2023, and called for a transparent investigation into the circumstances.
14 December 2023
Journalists worldwide play a critical role in providing essential information to populations. Authorities have a duty to ensure their safety, and investigate and prosecute those who attack them.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
Sun Lin, 68, was a journalist and social communicator who had previously worked for several media outlets, including Boxun News Network, Borderless and others. He was reportedly injured following an intervention by police at his home, and died in hospital.
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.
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