“Threats against journalist Norbey Valle David, a correspondent for Caracol Radio in Medellín [Colombia], prompted widespread condemnation from news organizations, press freedom groups and government agencies, all of which called for protecting his safety and ensuring the free and independent practice of journalism.
The statements came after an illegal armed group released a statement accusing the journalist over his reporting, which raised alarms about the risks faced by journalists covering the armed conflict and public security issues in different regions of the country.
In a statement, Caracol Radio expressed concern over the incident and rejected any form of threat, intimidation or pressure against journalists. […] The National Association of Media Organizations (Asomedios, by its initials in Spanish) also condemned the threats, warning that attacks against journalists endanger not only the lives of those who report the news, but also the public’s right to receive free, independent and truthful information. […] Colombia’s Ombudsman’s Office condemned the accusations against the journalist and stressed that no armed group has the authority to impose restrictions on the work of the news media or interfere with the practice of journalism.”
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Translated with AI assistance and edited by LJR staff.
