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News Director-General condemns killing of media workers Munir al-Hakimi and Suad Hujaira in Yemen19 February 2016
News Director-General condemns killing of two journalists Abdullah Kabil and Youssef Alaizry in Yemen30 November 2015
News UNESCO Director-General deplores destruction of parts of ancient city of Baraqish, calls for protection of Yemen’s heritage13 September 2015
News Director-General deplores death of TV presenter Mohammed Rajah Shamsan and three colleagues in Sanaa13 May 2015
News Director-General condemns killing of Yemeni journalist Abdul Karim Mohammed al-Khaiwani27 March 2015