MIYC decries attack on journalist
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Manipur International Youth Centre (MIYC) has vehemently condemned the targeted attack on journalists in Manipur.
On December 28, 2024, at approximately 7.30 am, Leimapokpam Kabichandra (Kabi), a video journalist of Impact TV, clearly identifiable by his press jacket, was deliberately targeted and injured by a sniper in Sanasabi village, Imphal East district.
This reprehensible act, reportedly perpetrated by Kuki militants, constitutes a grave violation of international laws designed to protect journalists and civilians in conflict zones, the MIYC said in a press release.
Journalists operating in conflict areas are afforded protection under international humanitarian law (IHL). Article 79 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions explicitly states that journalists engaged in dangerous professional missions in areas of armed conflict shall be considered as civilians and shall be protected as such, provided they take no action adversely affecting their status, it said.
Condemning the attack on journalist L Kabichandra, the MIYC has called upon the Government of India to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into this incident, ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
It also asked all parties in Manipur to respect international humanitarian laws and the rights of journalists, ensuring their safety and freedom to report without fear of violence or intimidation.
The MIYC has further called upon the international community to reinforce mechanisms that protect journalists in conflict zones and hold accountable those who perpetrate violence against them.
The safety of journalists is paramount to the preservation of press freedom and the public’s right to information, it said.
“We stand in solidarity with Kabi and all journalists who risk their lives to bring truth to light”, it said.
The Manipur International Youth Centre (MIYC) has appealed to the Kuki militants to abide by Common Article 3 of the Four Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, which lays down minimum standards of humanity in armed conflicts.
“We urge the Kuki militants to cease all terrorist activities, respect the protections guaranteed under international law, and commit to peaceful and lawful means of addressing grievances”, it added.
IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Manipur International Youth Centre (MIYC) has vehemently condemned the targeted attack on journalists in Manipur.
On December 28, 2024, at approximately 7.30 am, Leimapokpam Kabichandra (Kabi), a video journalist of Impact TV, clearly identifiable by his press jacket, was deliberately targeted and injured by a sniper in Sanasabi village, Imphal East district.
This reprehensible act, reportedly perpetrated by Kuki militants, constitutes a grave violation of international laws designed to protect journalists and civilians in conflict zones, the MIYC said in a press release.
Journalists operating in conflict areas are afforded protection under international humanitarian law (IHL). Article 79 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions explicitly states that journalists engaged in dangerous professional missions in areas of armed conflict shall be considered as civilians and shall be protected as such, provided they take no action adversely affecting their status, it said.
Condemning the attack on journalist L Kabichandra, the MIYC has called upon the Government of India to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into this incident, ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
It also asked all parties in Manipur to respect international humanitarian laws and the rights of journalists, ensuring their safety and freedom to report without fear of violence or intimidation.
The MIYC has further called upon the international community to reinforce mechanisms that protect journalists in conflict zones and hold accountable those who perpetrate violence against them.
The safety of journalists is paramount to the preservation of press freedom and the public’s right to information, it said.
“We stand in solidarity with Kabi and all journalists who risk their lives to bring truth to light”, it said.
The Manipur International Youth Centre (MIYC) has appealed to the Kuki militants to abide by Common Article 3 of the Four Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, which lays down minimum standards of humanity in armed conflicts.
“We urge the Kuki militants to cease all terrorist activities, respect the protections guaranteed under international law, and commit to peaceful and lawful means of addressing grievances”, it added.