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Attacks on the media/ foreign embassies in Albania: Unjustifiable

2024-05-03 19:36:00, Aktualitet CNA

Attacks on the media/ foreign embassies in Albania: Unjustifiable

Western foreign embassies in Albania support the report and objective investigation of journalists on the world day of media freedom.

In a joint statement, the embassies say attacks on the free press can never be justified.

They have also called on politicians, law enforcement authorities, business to ensure that journalists can freely carry out their mission and duty.

"Ambassadors and embassies in Albania, members of the World Media Freedom Coalition, as well as representatives of the United Nations, the OSCE and the European Union met to mark World Press Freedom Day, to reaffirm our commitment to freedom of the press. press and freedom of expression.

We reiterated our support for Albania to continue to develop a media environment where professional and ethical journalists can investigate and report objectively, without fear or intimidation. An independent media is essential for a functioning democracy. We emphasized the importance of journalists reporting professionally and maintaining standards of conduct, including avoiding personal, political or financial interests. We encourage the Albanian media to promote inclusive representations and avoid discrimination and prejudice. We embrace the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in confronting the global environmental crisis.

We discussed concerns about recent reports of attacks and abuse of journalists, including gender-based discrimination, and reiterated our commitment to speaking out when this happens. Attacks on journalists or the free press can never be justified.

As we mark World Press Freedom Day, we applaud the bravery of journalists in reporting the truth while enabling citizens to receive accurate information. We call on politicians, law enforcement authorities, business to ensure that journalists freely carry out this vital duty," the statement said./ CNA





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