The slaying of Abdoul Aziz Djibrilla in Mali on November 7, 2023, was condemned by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay.
"Abdoul Aziz Djibrilla's murder is abhorrent action. I implore all stakeholders to guarantee the security of journalists and media personnel as they carry out their critical mission of informing the public. Audrey Azoulay, director-general of UNESCO, stated that "those responsible for this crime must be prosecuted."
Ibezanga's Naata Radio employed Abdoul Aziz Djibrilla as a radio host. During a journey with colleagues to Gao, northern Mali, he was fatally shot by unidentified assailants. During the assault, two additional journalists were abducted, and one more sustained injuries.
Coordinating the implementation of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, UNESCO promotes journalist safety via capacity building, global awareness-raising, and other means. /BGNES
