| UN Security Council Resolution 1738 | ||
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 Female correspondents during World War II | ||
| Date | 23 December 2006 | |
| Meeting no. | 5,613 | |
| Code | S/RES/1738 (Document) | |
| Subject | Protection of civilians in armed conflict | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1738, adopted unanimously on December 23, 2006, after reaffirming resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1502 (2003) and 1674 (2006) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the Council condemned attacks against journalists in conflict situations.[1] It was the last resolution adopted by the Security Council in 2006.
The text was sponsored by France and Greece.[2] The passage of Resolution 1738 was welcomed by media freedom groups such as Reporters Without Borders.[3]
- ^ "Security Council condemns attacks against journalists in conflict situations". United Nations. 23 December 2006.
- ^ "UN condemns journalist attacks". BBC News. 24 December 2006.
- ^ "Security Council passes resolution on journalists' protection in conflict areas". International Freedom of Expression Exchange. 29 December 2006.