• Ask UN, other international bodies to probe killings
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the killing of journalists in Gaza by the Israeli regime, calling it a violation of international law.
NUJ’s statement joins the growing list of media stakeholders and other global voices speaking against the brutal murder of the journalists covering Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
In an interview with Iran Press on Sunday, August 17, President of the Union, Alhassan Yahaya Abdul, said journalism is not a crime, while emphasising that violence will never silence the press.
He revealed that over 274 journalists have reportedly been killed in Gaza due to Israeli military actions.
The leader of the Nigerian journalists called on the United Nations and other international bodies to investigate Israel’s actions in Gaza.
“We condemn in totality the killing of journalists in Gaza by Israel. Journalism is not a crime,” the NUJ President said.
“Killing journalists will not stop the newsmen from doing their job, and will never stop journalism from progressing. Israel’s actions go against international law and treaties. We denounce such acts in totality.”
Abdul stressed that peace can only be achieved through dialogue and justice, not violence.
All eyes are on the UN and international organisations for their reaction to the cruel murder of the journalists in Gaza by the Israeli regime.
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