Pax Christi condemns killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

May 12th, 2022 (Updated May 13th, 2022)

Pax Christi condemns the killing of the Palestinian Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh following credible eye-witness reports that she was shot by an Israeli military sniper whilst clearly identified as a member of the Press.

We extend our condolences to all Shireen's family and friends and particularly to her cousin, our friend Elias AbouAkleh in the Arab Educational Institute, our Pax Christi partner in Bethlehem.

Journalists must be allowed to carry out their work safely but since 2000, 55 Palestinian journalists have been killed.

The UN envoy, Francesca Albanese, strongly condemns the killing, saying this may constitute a war crime and must be investigated independently. The US State Dept has called for an enquiry into her death, by both Palestine and Israel, but has not stated that this should be independent.

* A vigil to commemorate the life of Shirieen Abu Akleh took place in London on Thursday evening ( 12 May) at BBC headquarters, Portland Place, London Q1A 1AA

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