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03-05-2025
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Justice threatened: UN flags dangers to press freedom
Shafaq News/ Journalists across the globe are facing growing threats, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Saturday. Marking World Press Freedom Day, Guterres highlighted an alarming surge in censorship, intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and violence targeting media workers—especially in conflict zones like Gaza, where at least 205 journalists have been killed by Israel this year. 'When journalists are unable to work, we all lose.' He described free and independent journalism as 'an essential public good,' underscoring its role in defending justice, human rights, and accountability. Guterres also addressed the dual-edged impact of artificial intelligence. While acknowledging its potential to strengthen free expression, he cautioned against the dangers of unregulated digital platforms and opaque algorithms that fuel disinformation, hate speech, and public manipulation. 'Accurate, verifiable, fact-based information is the best tool to defuse them.' The Secretary-General referenced ongoing UN initiatives aimed at strengthening online protections, including the Global Digital Compact and the Global Principles for Information Integrity—frameworks designed to promote responsible digital governance while safeguarding human rights. Press freedom faces an unprecedented intelligence can support freedom of expression — or stifle algorithms, outright lies, and hate speech are landmines on the verifiable, fact-based information is the best tool to defuse them. — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) May 3, 2025 Guterres concluded with a call for global cooperation, 'Let's commit to make this a reality and safeguard the press everywhere.'
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02-05-2025
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UN Chief Warns of Rising Threats to Press Freedom on World Press Freedom Day
Ahmed Emam On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a powerful statement highlighting the growing threats facing journalists around the globe and the urgent need to safeguard the essential role of a free press. 'In a world plagued by conflict and division, World Press Freedom Day highlights a fundamental truth: Freedom for people depends on freedom of the press,' said Guterres. He emphasized that independent journalism is not just a profession but a vital public good that supports accountability, justice, equality, and human rights. The Secretary-General warned that press freedom is under increasing pressure, with journalists facing escalating threats including censorship, harassment, imprisonment, violence, and even death — simply for doing their jobs. He noted with particular concern the rising number of journalists killed in conflict zones, especially in Gaza. 'This is becoming more difficult every year. And more dangerous,' Guterres said. This year's theme brings attention to the double-edged impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on press freedom. While AI has the potential to advance freedom of expression, it also poses unprecedented risks. The Secretary-General cautioned against the dangers of biased algorithms, disinformation, and online hate speech, describing them as "landmines on the information superhighway." Guterres reiterated the importance of reliable, fact-based information to counter these threats. He pointed to the Global Digital Compact, adopted in 2024, which outlines steps to promote integrity, tolerance, and respect in the digital space. Moreover, he highlighted the Global Principles for Information Integrity, introduced last year, as a framework to ensure AI and digital technologies uphold human rights and prioritize truth. 'On this World Press Freedom Day, let's commit to make this a reality and safeguard press freedom and the press everywhere,' Guterres concluded. The Secretary-General's remarks serve as a reminder that a free press is not a luxury, but a necessity — one that must be protected now more than ever. Would you like this news story formatted for publication or adapted for a specific audience? read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
