DEATH OF ALMIGDAD MOJALLI INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST IN YEMEN

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That this House is dismayed by the recent death of Yemeni journalist, Almigdad Mojalli, on 17 January 2016 in Yemen; acknowledges the bravery of Almigdad Mojalli in continuing to provide coverage of the conflict in Yemen for international news organisations, including newspapers based in the UK; notes that more than 5,600 people are reported to have been killed in Yemen's conflict to date, and over 26,000 more have been injured; urges the Government to take appropriate steps to bring an end to this conflict; and further urges all parties to offer greater protection to international aid workers, journalists and other civilians.