Protection of journalists and press freedom 2010, para. 32
Paragraph
Paragraph text
While the provisions under international humanitarian law are not applicable in situations of internal unrest accompanied by violence below the level of that which characterizes an armed conflict, journalists are afforded protection 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)
Humanitarian
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2010), A/65/284, para. 32.