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DHAKA—Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the international media safety and rights organization, has expressed profound shock and grief over the tragic killing of a young reporter in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The incident occurred amidst a nationwide protest demonstration.
Hasan Mehedi (35), who worked for Bangla media outlet Dhaka Times, was killed while covering the clashes that erupted between the police forces and agitating students in the Jatrabari area of Dhaka on July 18, the organiser.org reported. It quoted the Dhaka Times editor Ariufur Rahman Dolona as saying that Hasan was killed by a bullet injury in his head.
It was a tragic reminder of the dangers media professionals encounter while performing their duties. The PEC has called for immediate and thorough investigations into the incident and demanded that those responsible be held accountable.
The PEC's statement emphasized the importance of protecting journalists, who play a crucial role in reporting the truth and keeping the public informed. The organization condemned the violence and urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of all media personnel in the country.
The organization called on international bodies and media organizations to support efforts in seeking justice for the slain reporter and to work towards creating a safer environment for journalists everywhere.
Photo credit: organiser.org
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