Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has condemned the attack on journalists by security forces in the ongoing conflict in Palestine, stressing that the action represents flagrant violations of press freedom and human rights. “From the statistics provided by the Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ), about 88 journalists and media workers were killed since the war began on October 7, 2023. “At the heart of our response must be a commitment to upholding the principles of press freedom, freedom of expression, and the right to information. These fundamental human rights enshrined in international law constitute essential pillars of democracy and good governance. We cannot allow them to be trampled upon by those who seek to silence dissent and control the narrative,” he stated.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 25, 2024 16:42 UTC