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Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Resolution Adopted To Protect Journalists Covering Protests

Resolution Adopted To Protect Journalists Covering Protests
The Huffington Post | by Catherine Taibi

A major step has been taken towards the protection of journalists.

A resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on Friday now acknowledges “the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests.” Reporters Without Borders announced Tuesday that it "recognizes and endorses" the duties of journalists covering protests and demonstrations and denounces any attacks against the journalists as they fulfill these duties.

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