UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Ismael Villagómez Tapia in Mexico
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of journalist Ismael Villagómez Tapia in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, on 16 November 2023.
“I condemn the killing of Ismael Villagómez Tapia. In addition to such tragic loss of life, attacks like these have a chilling effect on independent journalism. I urge the authorities to fully investigate this crime and bring the perpetrators to account.” said Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General.
Ismael Villagómez Tapia’s career as a journalist spanned over twenty years. Most recently he had been working for El Heraldo de Ciudad Juárez and had previously worked as a photojournalist for El Norte de Juárez. He was shot killed in his vehicle.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. /BGNES
