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Yemeni journalist’s death in air strike deplored by UNESCO

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Deploring the death of Yemeni journalist Almigdad Mojalli, who was killed by shrapnel in an air strike in Sana’a, the capital, the United Nations agency responsible for defending media freedom on Wednesday called on all sides in the strife-torn country to ensure the safety of all journalists. more

UNESCO launches plan to safeguard Yemen's cultural heritage sites

New York, Jul 23 (JEN): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched an emergency plan to safeguard cultural heritage sites in Yemen, including ...

As World Heritage Committee opens session, UNESCO urges protection of sites targeted for destruction

New York, June 29 (JEN) The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) strongly appealed for the international community to help counter the emerg ...

UNESCO deplores ‘cultural cleansing’ of Iraq as armed extremists ransack Mosul libraries

New York, Feb 4 (JEN) The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voiced alarm on Tuesday over the reported destruction of thousands of books in ...

UNESCO chief condemns killing of journalists in Mexico, Syria

New York, Feb 3 (JEN): The head of the United Nations agency mandated to defend press freedom on Monday denounced the assassination of Moisés Sánchez Cerezo, a Mexican journalist recently ...