WBU Condemns Killing of Journalists in Gaza on World Press Freedom Day

On World Press Freedom Day, the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) condemned the killings of journalists in Gaza and criticized Israel for barring international media. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that since October 7, 2023, at least 97 journalists and media workers have been killed: 92 Palestinian, 3 Lebanese, and 2 Israeli. Additionally, 16 were injured, 4 missing, and 25 arrested. WBU called for Israel to permit independent coverage. They also highlighted global risks to journalists. The statement honored fallen journalists. Several Maldivian media entities including Public Service Media (PSM), Island Broadcasting Company (VMedia), Maldives Broadcasting Commission, Sun Siyam Media (SS Media), and Island Communication & Entertainment (ICE Network) are members of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).

On World Press Freedom Day, the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) condemned the killings of journalists in Gaza and criticized Israel for barring international media. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that since October 7, 2023, at least 97 journalists and media workers have been killed: 92 Palestinian, 3 Lebanese, and 2 Israeli. Additionally, 16 were injured, 4 missing, and 25 arrested. WBU called for Israel to permit independent coverage. They also highlighted global risks to journalists. The statement honored fallen journalists. Several Maldivian media entities including Public Service Media (PSM), Island Broadcasting Company (VMedia), Maldives Broadcasting Commission, Sun Siyam Media (SS Media), and Island Communication & Entertainment (ICE Network) are members of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).

On World Press Freedom Day, the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) condemned the killings of journalists in Gaza and criticized Israel for barring international media. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that since October 7, 2023, at least 97 journalists and media workers have been killed: 92 Palestinian, 3 Lebanese, and 2 Israeli. Additionally, 16 were injured, 4 missing, and 25 arrested. WBU called for Israel to permit independent coverage. They also highlighted global risks to journalists. The statement honored fallen journalists. Several Maldivian media entities including Public Service Media (PSM), Island Broadcasting Company (VMedia), Maldives Broadcasting Commission, Sun Siyam Media (SS Media), and Island Communication & Entertainment (ICE Network) are members of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).

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