Afghanistan, May 4 -- António Guterres said that all freedoms depend on press freedom, warning that without free media there can be no peace, sustainable development, or protection of human rights.
Marking World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, he stressed that journalists must be protected and called for a world where "truth and truth-tellers" can operate in safety and without fear.
Guterres added that weakening journalism makes it far more difficult to prevent and resolve crises, as access to reliable information is essential for stability and accountability.
UNESCO also emphasized that free and trustworthy journalism plays a fundamental role in building peace and strengthening informed societies.
In Afghanistan, press freedom has sha...