Tribunal probing journalist slayings opens in The Hague | File photo
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- A “people's tribunal” opened Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in the Netherlands to highlight the number of journalists around the world who were killed for doing their jobs, often with impunity for their killers.
The first hearing was taking place a month after two journalists, one in the Philippines and one in Russia, won the Nobel Peace Prize for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where reporters have faced persistent attacks, harassment and even death. One of the winners, Maria Ressa, was due to address the hearing via a video link.
The tribunal is focusing on three slain journalists: Lasantha Wickrematunge in Sri Lanka, Nabil Al-Sharbaji in Syria and Miguel Ángel López Velasco in Mexico. Activists have “indicted” the governments of Sri Lanka, Mexico and Syria for “failing to deliver justice” in the slayings. Evidence in the cases is expected to be presented at future hearings early next year.
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