Ombudsman Urges End to Prosecution of Journalists

Ljubljana, 19 February - Slovenia's human rights ombudsman has warned that prosecuting journalists for publishing details of leaked secrets is detrimental to the public's right to be kept informed.

Ljubljana Press conference by Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Press conference by Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Press conference by Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Press conference by Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Press conference by Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Press conference by Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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