El Salvador: Solidarity with journalists during the election article19.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from article19.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
We, the undersigned, represent a diverse coalition of international, and regional organizations, dedicated to fostering the consolidation of the rule of law in Guatemala. We understand that the ICC, in particular the OTP, requires full cooperation from States Parties to the Rome Statute to function effectively. In that regard, securing cooperation agreements with national authorities is not only important but also vital for the Court’s functions. We understand that your mission to Guatemala was carried out with that purpose.
A month before the presidential elections, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and nine international press freedom and human rights organizations carried out an observation mission in Guatemala to meet with journalists and media outlets. The organizations issued a joint statement with preliminary results of their visit to the country and called on the government to respect press freedom as a condition for guaranteeing democracy and the legitimacy of the electoral process.
The urgency of combating stigmatization and criminalization of human rights defenders openglobalrights.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from openglobalrights.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.