UN calls for probe into killing of Reuters journalist in southern Lebanon

By Iclal Turan

WASHINGTON (AA) - The UN expressed hope on Friday for an investigation into the killing of a journalist in an Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon.

In response to a question by Reuters' UN reporter about the killing of her colleague, Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said: "All our deepest condolences to you and all of your colleagues at Reuters.

"This is yet another example of the daily dangers journalists face covering conflict throughout the world. And we do hope that there is an investigation as to exactly what happened," he said.

Reuters has confirmed that its videographer, Issam Abdallah, was killed while working in southern Lebanon. Two other journalists were also injured in the shelling in southern Lebanon, according to reports.

Reuters also stated that it is "urgently seeking more information, working with authorities in the region, and supporting Issam's family and colleagues."

Dujarric wished "speedy recovery" to all the other journalists who were injured.