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UNESCO Director-General condemns the killings of journalists Edin Frangeli Alonzo López and Hugo Rolando Gutiérrez Alonzo in Guatemala
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has condemned the armed attack that claimed the lives of journalists Edin Alonzo and Hugo Gutiérrez in the town of Caballo Blanco, in the southwestern province of Retalhuleu in Guatemala, on 11 August.
21 August 2023
I condemn the killings of Edin Alonzo and Hugo Gutiérrez. I urge the authorities to conduct a transparent investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Impunity for crimes must not be tolerated.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
Edin Alonzo and Hugo Gutiérrez managed Noticias Caballo Blanco, a Facebook news page dedicated to local news, crime, politics and social issues. They were reportedly returning from a coverage assignment riding a motorcycle, when they were shot dead.
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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