Washington, May 14 (UNI) The United Nations Security Council on Saturday unanimously condemned the killing of Palestinian American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank.
The UNSC in a rare show of unity, also called for “an immediate, thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation” into her death.
The UN’s Human Rights Office also called for a thorough probe into the killing, saying it might constitute a war crime.
A press statement was approved by the 15 council members which emphasised on the importance of media freedom and the need for protection for journalists working in dangerous areas.
The council statement reiterated “that journalists should be protected as civilians” and also condemned the injury to Abu Akleh’s colleague.
UNSC condemns killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
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