I condemn the killing of journalist Nasrullah Gadani and call for a thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Impunity for such crimes must not be tolerated as it only emboldens those who seek to silence critical journalists.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
Nasrullah Gadani was a journalist with the daily newspaper Awami Awaz. He was reportedly shot three times by unknown assailants while travelling from his home to the Mirpur Mathelo Press Club, and later succumbed to his injuries. He is the fourth journalist killed in Pakistan in May, and the fifth since the beginning of the year.
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.
