Tough, courageous and free journalism turns deadly today
Statement of the Yabloko party in connection with the murder of journalist Arkady Babchenko
29.05.2018
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko has been murdered in Kiev. A courageous, honest and tough man.
Arkady Babchenko saw the goal of his life in the search for truth and delivery of this truth to each of us. As always in such cases, the shot was sneaky and treacherous – in the back.
On behalf of the Yabloko party, I would like to express my condolences to all those who knew and respected Arkady Babchenko.
We demand from the law enforcement of Ukraine and Russia to carefully investigate the circumstances of the murder and punish the perpetrators.
Tough, courageous and free journalism turns deadly today. But it is impossible to kill the truth. We call upon all those who also considers reporting the truth as a goal of life to close the ranks and continue doing their work.
Truth always wins.
Emilia Slabunova,
Chair of the Yabloko party
Posted: May 30th, 2018 under Congratulations/Condolences, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.