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UN Commissioner Volker Turk revealed that 14 journalists have been killed since the beginning of 2026.

The demand came in a joint statement issued to mark World Press Freedom Day, which is held tomorrow, May 3.

The observatory warned that the continuation of these attacks without accountability confirms a pattern of impunity.

The discussion comes at the request of Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan.

Called for renewed international efforts to protect civilians

A UN commissioner called for de-escalation between Israel and Iran.

Turk warned of the dangers of misinformation.