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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York |
SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE, UNCONDITIONAL
RELEASE OF ABDUCTED BBC JOURNALIST ALAN JOHNSTON
The following statement was issued today by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
As Secretary-General of the United Nations, I have been closely following the abduction of BBC journalist Alan Johnston. I am deeply concerned. Even after one month of his abduction, he has not been released. His coverage of Palestinian issues has earned a great reputation worldwide. Freedom of coverage, as well as freedom of the press, should be protected as a matter of principle. I sincerely hope that those who are responsible for this abduction release him unconditionally and immediately. I will do whatever I can in my capacity as Secretary-General. My sympathy is with the family of Alan Johnston. I wish him well.
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For information media • not an official record
Document Type: French text, Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Subject: Gaza Strip, Incidents, Public information
Publication Date: 12/04/2007