Impunity in the killing of journalists remains the intolerable scandal of our times that can no longer be ignored by the international community.

This is a vicious witch-hunt aimed at crushing the voice of dissent.

At a time when editorial independence needs to be defended, we find the closure of this newspaper shocking.

There is a great deal of concern that there is a fundamentalist religiosity emerging that is demanding that we suspend our right to free expression.

The media community is determined to create a meaningful dialogue that will improve understanding between communities, that will reduce tension and that will enhance the quality of journalism on all sides.

Baghdad has become a deathtrap for journalism. No journalist is safe once they take to the streets.