Russian and Ukrainian journalist unions have called for penalties after recent attacks on media members in both countries.
Following a meeting in Vienna Wednesday, union representatives also urged reporters to avoid what they called the ongoing information war in the conflict in Ukraine.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said that violence against journalists has decreased and all journalists held captive in Ukraine have been released.
“But this can hardly be seen as satisfactory,” Mijatović said. “Much more needs to be done to fight impunity to ensure journalists’ safety and to prevent any act of violence against members …read more
Source: Voice of America
