UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said that covering armed conflicts represents the highest level of risk, and that “Israel’s” war in the Gaza Strip has become a deadly trap for journalists.
In a post on the “X” platform, monitored by the Yemen News Agency (Saba), he added that his office has confirmed the killing of nearly 300 journalists since October 2023, in addition to a far higher number of injuries in Gaza.
He continued: “So far in 2026, Lebanon is considered the most dangerous country for media workers.”
He stressed that “free journalism is like oxygen for a free and open society; it enriches public debate and builds trust, thereby strengthening social cohesion, resilience, and security.”
He also praised brave journalists and photojournalists who document horrific atrocities, expose corruption, and scrutinize business operations.
