Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of journalist Roberto Carlos Figueroa Bustos in Huitzilac City, in the State of Morelos, Mexico, on 26 April.
I condemn the killing of Roberto Figueroa. Local journalists fulfil an essential role in informing populations and investigating wrongdoing. They must be protected from any form of attack. I urge the authorities to investigate this killing and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
Roberto Figueroa was kidnapped and later found killed in his vehicle. He was a local reporter and producer of Acá en el show, in which he frequently dealt with topics like corruption.
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.
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