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"It is imperative that everyone involved in killings of, attacks on and ill-treatment of journalists and other media actors be brought to justice."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Recommendation Rec(2016)4 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists and Other Media Actors, para. I.17

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Recommendation Rec(2016)4 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists and Other Media Actors

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Members of the media have the right to security of the person.
Safety and ability of journalists and other media actors to work in full freedom should be protected, with any harassment and violence, offline and online, promptly investigated and liability imposed.