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UNO: President of the United Nations General Assembly, Denis France, recalled Mahatmaji's words while sending a message to the UNO member states regarding freedom of the press. On the occasion of 'World Press Freedom Day', he wrote in his message on 'X' post, 'Attack on freedom of press puts democracy in danger.'
Restrictions are imposed on the press in the name of false information, misrepresentation, misinformation and environmental crisis. Which is not acceptable. Not even right. This affects the skills and commitment of free-media.
Along with this, Dennis French, who is originally a representative of South Africa, recalled the words of Mahatma Gandhi and wrote, 'Freedom of the press is so precious that no country can afford to give it up.' Therefore, we are committed to providing security to all journalists and media around the world.
France, President of the 78th General Assembly of UNO, further wrote, “Incidents of intimidation, kidnapping, torture, artificial imprisonment and even murder of journalists are increasing in many places in the world, it is worrying. ” So let us commit to protecting this “Fifth-Estate” (journalism), as Mahatma Gandhi said. Committed to the safety of journalists, media and all those associated with them.
It is well known that freedom of expression is being curbed in many countries of the world, due to which journalists and media are being continuously targeted.
