Andorran Journalist to Sue Cyprus at UN Over Press Freedom Violation
David Castillo plans to file a UN Human Rights Committee complaint against Cyprus for demanding an unpublished presidential interview video as a.
Key Points
- Castillo claims Cypriot embassy demanded full unpublished interview video with Cyprus president.
- Demand described as violation of freedom of expression and press freedom.
- Cites International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, EU Charter, and ECHR.
- No response from embassy or Cyprus Foreign Ministry despite requests; complaint to UN imminent.
Andorran writer and journalist David Castillo plans to file a formal complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee against the Republic of Cyprus, accusing it of a serious violation of freedom of expression and press.
Castillo claims the Cypriot embassy in Andorra and Spain made a diplomatic procedure conditional on him handing over the full video of an unpublished interview with Cyprus's president. He describes this demand as incompatible with democratic principles.
The Andorran, who is both an author and a journalist, argues that the requirement breaches key international legal instruments. These include the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and the European Convention on Human Rights. He also cites relevant case law from the European Court of Human Rights.
Despite sending formal requests to the embassy and Cyprus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Castillo says he has received no response.
He intends to submit the complaint in the coming days.
Original Sources
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