Protection of journalists and press freedom 2010, para. 77
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Citizen journalists can by no means replace professional journalists. However, the growing phenomenon of threats, attacks, arrests, arbitrary detention, surveillance and prosecution of citizen journalists must be recognized, and their rights protected in accordance with States' obligations under international human rights law.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Activists
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2010), A/65/284, para. 77.