UNESCO Director-General Condemns Killing of Journalist Amal Khalil in Lebanon
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UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil in Al Tayri, southern Lebanon, on 22 April 2026. Khalil worked as a reporter for the Lebanese local newspaper Al-Akhbar and was reportedly killed while on assignment travelling to report on events in the town of Bint Jbeil. In September 2024, she had reportedly received death threats related to her work.
“I condemn the killing of Amal Khalil and call for a thorough investigation.”
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UNESCO issued a public condemnation of the killing of journalist Amal Khalil in Lebanon on 22 April 2026. The Director-General called for a thorough investigation and referenced UN Security Council Resolution 2222 (2015) on the protection of journalists in conflict situations. This is a statement of concern, not a regulatory action imposing obligations.
The killing of a journalist in a conflict zone and the prior death threats highlight risks faced by media professionals. News organisations, press freedom advocates, and international bodies monitoring journalist safety may use this statement in advocacy efforts.
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UNESCO Director-General condemns the killing of journalist Amal Khalil in Lebanon
Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil in Al Tayri, southern Lebanon, on 22 April 2026.
UNESCO observatory of killed journalists UNESCO 24 April 2026 I condemn the killing of Amal Khalil and call for a thorough investigation. Journalists play a crucial role in ensuring the flow of information essential for peacebuilding in conflict situations. Their protection is paramount for all parties. I call for the respect of UN Security Council Resolution 2222 unanimously adopted in 2015 on the protection of journalists, media professionals and associated personnel as civilians in situations of conflict, a status reaffirmed in the Pact for the Future.
Khaled El-Enany UNESCO Director-General Amal Khalil worked as a reporter for the Lebanese local newspaper Al-Akhbar. She was reportedly killed while on assignment travelling to report on events in the town of Bint Jbeil. In September 2024, Amal Khalil had reportedly received death threats related to her work.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions, with a global network of 200 National Commissions. Its Director-General is Khaled El-Enany.
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