UNESCO chief condemns murder of Somali radio executive

Jessica Valenti - October 22, 2007 - 12:23 pm

The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has condemned the recent assassination of the chief executive of a popular radio station.

UNESCO chief Koïchiro Matsuura said "I am gravely concerned about worsening violence against journalists and media personnel in Somalia who are brave enough to fulfil their professional commitments in such a dangerous environment."

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