Saad Hammadi | Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion

Philippines: UN expert calls for more sustained reforms to prevent threats and killings of journalists and activists

Irene Khan, UN special rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression, speaks to journalists at the end of her 10-day visit to the Philippines. Photo Courtesy: Altermidya Network, Mandaluyong city, Metro Manila, Feb. 2, 2024. MANILA (2 February 2024) – Threats,...

Gaza: UN experts condemn killing and silencing of journalists

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GENEVA (1 February 2024) – Israel’s military operation in Gaza, in the aftermath of the heinous 7 October attack by Hamas, has become the deadliest, most dangerous conflict for journalists in recent history, UN experts said today. “We are alarmed at the...

Gaza: ICJ ruling offers hope for protection of civilians enduring apocalyptic conditions, say UN experts

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GENEVA (31 January 2024) – The landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) offers the first concrete hope to protect civilians in Gaza enduring apocalyptic humanitarian conditions, destruction, mass killing, wounding and irreparable trauma, UN experts*...

Bangladesh: Government must prioritise human rights in its fourth term

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GENEVA (24 January 2024) – UN experts* urged the Government of Bangladesh to carry out major human rights reforms to reverse repressive trends in the country and restore political dialogue and participation, as it enters its fourth consecutive term. “We are alarmed at...

Hong Kong SAR: UN experts urge authorities to drop all charges against Jimmy Lai, call for his release

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GENEVA (22 January 2024) – UN experts* today called on Hong Kong SAR authorities to drop all charges against pro-democracy media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai and release him immediately, as his trial began in December 2023 after lengthy delays. “Jimmy Lai’s arrest,...

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