Irene Khan
Irene Khan is a prominent human rights advocate and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. She has a distinguished career, having previously served as the Secretary General of Amnesty International, where she focused on global human rights issues. Khan has been a vocal critic of violations of freedom of expression, particularly in conflict zones, and has called for accountability for crimes against journalists and the protection of their rights.
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Irene Khan is a UN rapporteur on freedom of expression who joined the call for accountability regarding human rights violations.
Relatores de la ONU acusan a autoridades migratorias de EEUU de asesinatos extrajudiciales
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-11
Irene Khan is the UN special rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression who criticized Israel's treatment of journalists.
Palestinian reporters have paid a terrible price in another horrific year for journalist killings | Jane Martinson
United Kingdom· 2025-12-22
Irene Khan is a UN special rapporteur on the freedom of opinion and expression.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-11-21
Irene Khan reported the number of reporters killed since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, to be 252.
Israel: Getöteter Mitarbeiter einer ZDF-Partnerfirma war Hamas-Mitglied - Medien
Germany· 2025-10-27
Irene Khan questioned the legality of Ren Jianfeng's disbarment, stating it was an attempt to silence him.
任建峰遭「釘牌」惹質疑 律政司斥任曾呼籲外國制裁港官 有違律師專業 (21:41) - 20251005 - 港聞 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-10-05
Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression who called for the protection of journalists in Gaza.
Objetivo: matar al periodista | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-10-05
Irene Khan criticized the killing of journalists in Gaza, stating it is an attempt to cover up genocide.
İsrail ordusu Gazze'de 3 gazeteciyi öldürdü
Turkey· 2025-09-16
Irene Khan emphasized the high number of Palestinian journalists who have been victims of Israeli attacks.
Francesca Albanese: “Israel quiere hacer de Gaza un lugar inhabitable” | InternacionalSpain· 2025-09-15
Irene Khan is a special rapporteur on freedom of expression who is alarmed by the threats against journalists.
UN sounds alarm about Iran’s death threats against journalists, including in Canada
Canada· 2025-08-23
Irene Khan, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, rejected the accusations against Al-Sharif.
Anas Al-Sharif became the face of the war in Gaza for millions. Then Israel killed him
United States· 2025-08-13
Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression who spoke out against the attacks on journalists.
Umlčať svedkov. Izrael čelí po najnovšom útoku na novinárov obvineniam, že tak robí
Slovakia· 2025-08-12
Irene Khan condemned the online attacks and unfounded accusations against journalists, including Anas al Sharif.
I reportage e i «sospetti». Storia di Anas, il giornalista ucciso a Gaza che diceva: mi colpiranno
Italy· 2025-08-12
U.N. Special Rapporteur Irene Khan said last month the claims were unsubstantiated.
Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will start soon
Guyana· 2025-08-12
Irene Khan expressed deep concern over the Israeli army's repeated threats against Anas Al-Sarif.
Index - Külföld - Az Al-Dzsazíra szerint Izrael újabb csapást mért a sajtószabadságra, öt újságíró halt meg a Gázai övezetben
Hungary· 2025-08-11
U.N. Special Rapporteur Irene Khan warned that Al Sharif’s life was in danger due to his reporting.
Killing of Palestinian journalists by Israeli strike condemned by UN human rights groupCanada· 2025-08-11
Irene Khan, the UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, stated that the Israeli accusations against Anas al-Sharif were baseless.
– Opprørende og fullstendig uakseptabelt
Norway· 2025-08-11
Irene Khan is the UN special rapporteur for freedom of opinion who stated that Israel had not provided clear evidence of Anas al-Sharif's alleged terrorist connections.
Israel tötet Journalisten im Gazastreifen – Vorwurf der Hamas-Mitgliedschaft
Switzerland· 2025-08-11
Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression who criticized the Israeli military's actions against Anas Al Sharif.
Gaza, uccisi in un raid il corrispondente di Al Jazeera Anas Al Sharif e cinque colleghi. Israele: «Era un terrorista di Hamas»Italy· 2025-08-11Irene Khan warned that Al Sharif's life was in danger due to his reporting from Gaza.
Israel strike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
Tanzania· 2025-08-11
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan warned that Anas Al Sharif's life was in danger due to his reporting.
Award-winning Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, 3 colleagues killed in targeted Israeli airstrike - World
Pakistan· 2025-08-11
Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression who called the Israeli accusations against al-Sharif unfounded.
Fremtrædende journalist og fire af hans kolleger dræbt i israelsk angreb
Denmark· 2025-08-11Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur who stated that the accusations against Anas Al Sharif are unfounded.
„A fost unul dintre cei mai curajoși jurnaliști din Gaza” – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-08-11Irene Khan, a UN special rapporteur, stated that Israel's claims against Anas al-Sharif were unsubstantiated.
Israeli forces kill Al Jazeera journalists in air strike on tent in Gaza – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-11
Irene Khan stated that the Israeli accusations against Anas al-Sharif were baseless.
– Opprørende og fullstendig uakseptabeltNorway· 2025-08-11Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression who called the Israeli accusations against al-Sharif unfounded.
Fremtrædende Journalist dræbt af israelsk angrebDenmark· 2025-08-11Irene Khan expressed deep concern over the repeated threats and accusations against Anas Al-Sharif by the Israeli army.
ЗМІ: У Газі загинули журналісти, одного з них ЦАХАЛ звинувачував у зв’язках з ХАМАС
Ukraine· 2025-08-11
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan warned that al-Sharif’s life was in danger due to his reporting from Gaza.
Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza, Israel claims Hamas link
Australia· 2025-08-11UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan warned that Al Sharif’s life was in danger due to his reporting from Gaza.
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist it claims was Hamas leader in targeted attackCanada· 2025-08-11Irene Khan, the UN special rapporteur on freedom of expression, called the accusations against Anas al-Sharif an unsubstantiated claim.
Anas al-Sharif, prominent Al Jazeera correspondent, among five journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-11Irene Khan expressed deep alarm over the threats and accusations against Anas Al-Sharif by the Israeli army.
Israeli strike kills Anas Al-Sharif and other prominent Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, network saysUnited States· 2025-08-11