OANA Calls For The Protection Of Journalists Working In Gaza

Baghdad (NINA) - The Organization of Asian-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) called for the protection of journalists working in Gaza.

The organization (which includes 45 news agencies from 35 countries in Asia-Pacific continent) said in a statement, “The conflict currently taking place between the Palestinians and Israel in Gaza has reached a level that threatens the safety of journalists working there.”

The statement added, "As journalists, we have been the target of serious acts of violence simply because we carry out our journalistic duty with great sincerity despite all the difficulties we face."

OANA affirmed its commitment to fighting for the safety and security of all journalists, considering the sanctity of their lives “indispensable.”

OANA pointed out the critical importance of the safety of journalists working in the field for all news institutions and urged all institutions and organizations to take the highest measures to ensure the safety of journalists. / End

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