Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has called for an investigation into the killing of radio journalist Orédjé Narcisse who was shot dead in N'Djamena, Chad, on 20 October.
I condemn the killing of Orédjé Narcisse. I call on the authorities to investigate this killing and bring those responsible to justice.Audrey Azoulay UNESCO Director-General
Narcisse, who worked for privately-owned Radio Cefod was shot near his home as he was heading to work. His killing took place amidst clashes between demonstrators and security forces in the city.
In 2020, UNESCO issued a Brief on journalists covering protests, sounding the alarm on the rising number of journalist killed while covering protests, and calling for their protection.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
See also: UNESCO observatory of killed journalists
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