Journalists of Ukraine unite to coordinate actions
The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) has set up a special group to monitor the situation and coordinate actions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“The safety of journalists on the front line, the safety of media workers across our country attacked by Russian occupation forces is our priority.”
“Ukraine, hold on! We are strong. We will win!” the statement says.
International Press Institute (IPI) made a statement saying: “We remind Russia that journalists are never legitimate targets and that military operations must seek to limit the loss of life”.
IPI stressed that journalists reporting on the ground, work in extremely challenging conditions. The organization specially mentioned the Kyiv Independent. “IPI stands side by side with them and all other journalists in Ukraine during this moment of crisis.”
“IPI is horrified by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demands that the safety and the right to report of all journalists working in the country be immediately guaranteed. Those working in current conflict zones and military correspondents on the frontlines are our immediate concern as they face serious threats to their safety.”
“As the first casualty of war is so often true, it is vital that the free flow of independent news and information is fully respected. In times of crisis such as this, the media plays a fundamental role in providing timely and accurate information about developments on the ground. The targeting of news organizations covering the conflict or any attempts by Russian forces to knock out key telecommunications or broadcasting infrastructure in Ukraine would be completely unacceptable.”
IPI calls on the EU and its member states to offer emergency visas, refugee status and humanitarian support to any journalists forced to flee Ukraine because of their profession.
IPI is setting up a monitoring team and will coordinate with national press freedom unions in Ukraine to ensure all attacks on the media and independent journalists are systematically recorded and responded to.
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