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UN Human Rights Office condemns Israeli decision to close Al Jazeera
5 May 2024 15:19 BST
The United Nations Human Rights Office criticised Israel's decision to close Al Jazeera after the Israeli government voted to ban the news agency on Sunday.
"We regret cabinet decision to close Al Jazeera in Israel. A free & independent media is essential to ensuring transparency & accountability," UN Human Rights Office said in a statement.
"Now, even more so given tight restrictions on reporting from Gaza. Freedom of expression is a key human right. We urge government to overturn ban."