Complete #solidarity to @DragoslavicM - and a little 🧵on protection of #journalists granted also by Article 21 (#rightofpeacefulassembly), not only Article 19 (#freedomofexpression), ICCPR
https://twitter.com/CPJ_Eurasia/status/1635276829790736391
#UN #humanrightscommittee General Comment 37 on Article 21, ICCPR: "The role of #journalists, #humanrightsdefenders, election monitors & others involved in monitoring or reporting on assemblies is of particular importance for the full enjoyment of the #rightofpeacefulassembly."
"Those persons are entitled to protection under the Covenant. They may not be prohibited from, or unduly limited in, exercising these functions, including with respect to monitoring the actions of #lawenforcement officials."
"They must not face #reprisals or other #harassment, & their equipment must not be confiscated or damaged."
"#Lawenforcement officials involved in policing assemblies must respect and ensure the exercise of the #fundamentalrights of organizers & participants, while also protecting #journalists, monitors and observers [...] from harm.
Last but not least: Participants, #journalists & monitors also have the right to record #lawenforcement officials.
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