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On June 28, the Palestinian Center for Development & Media Freedoms (MADA) said Palestinian journalists face losing media freedoms.
Frank La Rue serves as UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. His recent report highlights the problem.
"States continue to utilize criminal laws on defamation, national security and counterterrorism to suppress dissent and criticism, including on Government policies, human rights violations and allegations of corruption," he said.MADA Director General Mousa Rimawi paid tribute to Palestinian journalists who won't be silent. Despite risking freedom and safety, they keep working.
"(L)ocal journalists in violent or repressed environments deserve special recognition because they can experience the same violations as foreign journalists in conflict zones, but may not receive the same international attention," he said.
"Sadly many Palestinian journalists are threatened, injured or arrested while simply doing their jobs and many journalists feel pressured to self-censor."
"(J)ournalists around the world continue to be targeted and repressed, including those using the Internet to publish stories."
"MADA will continue to support and encourage Palestinian journalists in their work, and to fight for freedom of expression in Palestine."
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