Protection of journalists and media freedom 2012, para. 51
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Attacks against journalists may be perpetrated by a range of actors - State or non-State - such as organized crime groups, terrorist groups, security forces or militia. Journalists are placed at risk of attack for documenting and disseminating information deemed to be "inconvenient," including on human rights violations, environmental issues, corruption, organized crime, drug trafficking, public crises, emergencies or public demonstrations.
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)
Environment
Violence
Person(s) affected
Activists
Year
2012
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/17, para. 51.