Published : 26-07-2018
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Niraz Sa’id, a photojournalist whose demise in detention in Syria was announced on 16 July.
“I wish to express my condolences to the family of Niraz Sa’id,” said the Director-General. “I urge the authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Niraz Sa’id, his long detention, and death in custody.”
“It is the duty of governments everywhere to respect due process of law”, she continued. “UNESCO is deeply committed to promoting the safety of journalists because freedom of speech is a fundamental right, essential for any society”.
The widow of Niraz Sa’id announced her husband’s death on 16 July, but information about the date or cause of his demise was not available.
The casualty received several awards for his works of art documenting life in the besieged Yarmouk refugee camp. One such reward was given to him by UNRWA during a photo contest. Sa’id’s timeless photograph capturing the anguish of children affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria won first prize in the European Union-supported 2014 UNRWA youth photography competition. Titled ‘The Three Kings’, the image shows three brothers waiting their turn to leave the besieged refugee camp in order to receive medical treatment.
Sa’id received several international awards for his film “Letters from Yarmouk”. His photos were put on display in two exhibitions in Occupied Jerusalem and Ramallah.
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Niraz Sa’id, a photojournalist whose demise in detention in Syria was announced on 16 July.
“I wish to express my condolences to the family of Niraz Sa’id,” said the Director-General. “I urge the authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Niraz Sa’id, his long detention, and death in custody.”
“It is the duty of governments everywhere to respect due process of law”, she continued. “UNESCO is deeply committed to promoting the safety of journalists because freedom of speech is a fundamental right, essential for any society”.
The widow of Niraz Sa’id announced her husband’s death on 16 July, but information about the date or cause of his demise was not available.
The casualty received several awards for his works of art documenting life in the besieged Yarmouk refugee camp. One such reward was given to him by UNRWA during a photo contest. Sa’id’s timeless photograph capturing the anguish of children affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria won first prize in the European Union-supported 2014 UNRWA youth photography competition. Titled ‘The Three Kings’, the image shows three brothers waiting their turn to leave the besieged refugee camp in order to receive medical treatment.
Sa’id received several international awards for his film “Letters from Yarmouk”. His photos were put on display in two exhibitions in Occupied Jerusalem and Ramallah.
