[wanabidii] Press Releases: Marking the 11th Anniversary of the Murder of American Journalist Paul Klebnikov

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Marking the 11th Anniversary of the Murder of American Journalist Paul Klebnikov 07/08/2015 03:26 PM EDT Marking the 11th Anniversary of the Murder of American Journalist Paul Klebnikov Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 8, 2015 More than a decade after the murder of journalist Paul Klebnikov on a Moscow street, we note that his killers have yet to meet justice and that freedom of expression in Russia still falls victim. In fact, the very pursuit of the truth by journalists in Russia has become more dangerous than it was the day Paul was gunned down. As we have since that day, the United States calls upon the Russian government to end the culture of impunity, support freedom of the press and of expression, and aggressively pursue those who commit acts of violence against journalists -- including those responsible for Paul’s death. In so doing, they will not only honor his memory, but also the work of all journalists who serve and sacrifice for a better Russia. Paul Klebnikov believed in the promise of a Russia where the rights of all people, including the press, are respected. Sadly, that future remains elusive. It’s time -- indeed, it’s way past time -- to work towards that ideal. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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