Recall to the martyrs of free speech .. and calls to provide a safe environment for the work of the

Recall to the martyrs of free speech .. and calls to provide a safe environment for the work of the media




05/04/2017 0:00

In the World Press Day
Baghdad / morning / Mohammed Ismail filming / Rgab Amory
Stressed the Republic and the House of Representatives Co-chairs, told reporters in congratulate them on the occasion of the World Day for Freedom of the Press, the need for the independence of the media and remove him from influences to exercise its role professionally correct.
While Gardens Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, a panel table saw, dealt with " the role of the media in building and strengthening peaceful societies just and all - inclusive", he stressed the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate pro - Lami, that "Iraq is not the detainee issue of opinion of journalists and non - journalists."
And it made the Presidency of the Republic, according to a statement to the media office, " the most beautiful congratulations to the press community in Iraq , and to all my colleagues and female colleagues on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day."
The statement added that "faith values of freedom in journalism and provide appropriate climates for the thought of a media free and responsible, a noble mission requires the concerted efforts of all to reach the media speech industry is able to create a cultural reality and enlightening serve society, and indicates the kinks and working to fix it ."
The statement said that "President of the Republic face more than one occasion, the need to deal positively and transparently with posed colleagues and colleagues, and give them enough freedom to express their opinions and ideas, and paying particular attention to what poses through the media with continuous follow - up, creating an atmosphere of communication and cooperation between the presidency and the press N all, "adding that" the presidency has always advocated the independence of the media and remove him from influences to exercise its role professionally correct, and emphasizes the media 's right to access information and data sufficient to perform his message, as well as seeking to pass laws that protect the national pens campaign. "
According to the Information Office of the Presidency of the Republic, "proudly reminisce today the martyrs of the press who Trzoa with their blood and their pens honorable in dealing with the forces of terrorism, hoping all journalists to follow Bmserthm and their approach to the consolidation of the floor aimed to strengthen the fabric of national cohesion among our people."
While assured House Speaker Salim al - Jubouri, according to a statement by the Information Office, " the importance of the role of the press in promoting the principles of freedom of opinion and expression and to support and establish the principles of democracy and human rights in the country , " adding that it was "the press prominent and important role in resolving the battle with terrorism through transfer the truth and our heroic victories in military operations against the terrorist Daesh. "
The President of the Parliament that " the battle of sincere word was a weapon against all those who want to undermine the unity of Iraq active", praising at the same time "sacrifices precious and precious made by the press family and their efforts in building the country through the establishment of justice and concepts of freedom."
Jubouri pointed out that " the parliament introduced and will provide all forms of support and support to the press and the media through the procedures and legislation that directly contributed to the construction of the state and society on the basis of sound", calling for "maximum efforts to enable journalists to perform their duties safely and freedom in order to achieve their aspirations, and the performance of their duties as a influential in creating a mature public opinion, and to provide appropriate conditions for the work of the press and to enhance the role of journalism in society. "
In turn, he congratulated the Vice Chairman of the House of Representatives, Hamoudi, cadres working in the media and press agencies and various institutions on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, calling for parliamentary committees to expedite the enactment of a law guaranteeing availability of information and freedom of expression in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
The price of Hamoudi " The role of the media, the great journalists in the face of media disinformation and highlight the achievements of the heroes on the battlefields."
He called for "activating paragraphs of law to protect journalists to ensure freedom of expression and their views in accordance with the constitutional mechanisms, urging government agencies to save their safety and to accelerate the accountability of both assaulted them from any party whatsoever , " stressing the need for " the families of the martyrs of the care (free speech) as counties in achieving partners victory. "
In context, the price of the President of the National Alliance , Mr. Ammar al - Hakim , the role of the Iraqi press industry in the opinion of the Year "Compressor" and the formation of the current scene since 2003, calling for the provision of guarantees and full rights of journalists to exercise their role without hindrance or pressure.
Hakim said in a statement: "In the World Day press freedoms, we can not but to the great role that the press plays an authority fourth in the manufacture of public opinion pressure for the benefit of the people and their aspirations and as a means to show the facts point as it is without fraud or misrepresentation," and praised " the role of the press Iraqi in the formation of the current scene since 2003 ".
While, the US Embassy expressed US support for freedom of the press and expression, calling for the protection of journalists and prevent them from harassment.
The embassy said in a statement it is "progressing condolences to Iraqi journalists on the anniversary of the World Press Freedom Day", stressing its support and support of the US State Department's "basic principles of a free and independent press all over the world, stand in tribute to the journalists who lost their lives in the exercise of their profession."
The statement added that "freedom of speech and expression are the cornerstones of democratic values , " pointing out that "journalists and bloggers stay informed citizens and maintain the credibility of the government and often uncover embarrassing facts."
In the meantime, saw the gardens Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, discussion table, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, on Wednesday morning, on " the role of the media in building and strengthening peaceful societies just and all - inclusive", in order to activate the preparation of national reports and judicial follow-up in the killing of journalists mechanism , in partnership with UNESCO and the international Federation of journalists and the Organization of press freedom is limited Dutch.
And began with the national anthem and applaud the "press" who wrote his words the poet Munther Abdel - free, and Hannah Ali Khsaf, and directed by Faleh Hadi Hamza: "We hold pens right to peace .. and sought determination with patience and decoration .. the more the sorrow we drove Amama .. in Mesopotamia."
The seminar was attended by the President of the Arab Journalists Union of Iraqi Journalists Syndicate pro - Lami, the representative of UNESCO and the representative of the freedom of the press and the editors of a number of newspaper organizations, in addition to a member of the Committee on Culture and Information Parliamentary Haider Lord.
Al - Lami said: "We found 169 cases of murder of journalists we will deliver it to UNESCO in order to raise the name of Iraq from Sequences lowlands in terms of freedom of expression , " noting that "other countries have revealed five cases of killings of journalists such as Pakistan, and changed its place from the bottom to the top."
He praised al - Lami of Iraq to eliminate the promise of "fair, independent and close to the press , " explaining that "only international organizations to write reports and support from abroad without having come and attend events hosted by journalists , especially those referring to the Iraqi victims of the press."
He suggested al - Lami , the UNESCO and other international organizations , "a global celebration of next year or end of this year in solidarity with the martyrs of the press and their families , " asserting that "Iraq will take care of the issues of logistics to receive these groups , including human rights and freedom of opinion organizations."
He noted the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate that " the families of the martyrs of the press went by periods of injustice, poverty, hunger and has to leave this issue , " pointing out that " take care of the families of martyrs will not stop at the end of their children and their families in health, education , and securing adequate housing and the choice of places hire them, especially those who They have completed their studies in colleges and institutes. "
The Park of Culture and Information Committee member of the parliamentary Haider Mawla told reporters Iraqi freedom they enjoy, praising the sacrifices made by media professionals.
Lord said: "What you still a national partner in addressing the enemies of the homeland and the currents of the destructive structures of civilization, and we have to provide protection to you , " and urged commander of the armed forces , " the formation of a committee to address the threats that affect the media."
Lord stressed that the committee has enacted legislation to redress for journalists, pointing to the Commission 's intention to activate the laws and remove obstacles from the work of the press.
For his part, thanked the representative of UNESCO all journalists, because they are an advanced specimen professionally, overcome obstacles and reduced in time and effort actively syndicate, which kept the press and journalists, pointing out that we need fair competition in the development of press tools , although meant working conditions in Iraq. The representative of UNESCO that the journalist in Iraq exercises its role without fear, noting that "without fear" means breaking the barrier of silence that taint the work of
journalists.
When he called on the Assistant Secretary - General of the Press Without Borders to work seriously and confront the challenges facing press freedom in Iraq, explaining that he had visited Iraq several times; and found men and women face the risk of delivering the truth.
As media director , said the Interior Ministry media spokesman for the Baghdad Operations Brig. Saad Maan: The security link to information on the fronts, reached the advanced stages of the relationship of solidarity strong; noting that the freedom of the press guarantee of freedom of expression.
While the lawyer Tariq Harb stressed that " the government prosecute criminals legally and does not allow impunity for murderers, not locked up and one journalist in Iraq; as a result of performance is incompatible with the orientations of the government, while packed with other countries jails journalists and writers of their governments did not satisfy what they write , " he said, adding that the terrorist bombings and assassinations in Iraq include everyone and are not targeted for journalists only.

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