Ms Estemirova's murder is yet another chilling reminder to civil society of the perils faced by some journalists working in conflict zones around the world. By bringing hard hitting facts to the public arena they inexplicably place themselves in the sights of their enemies. Tragically, this despicable crime against both Human Rights and Press Freedom is becoming an increasingly all too common occurrence across the globe.
Nevertheless, many journalists remain undaunted in the face of such adversity and continue to run this gauntlet of reprisal in the pursuit of bringing crimes perpetrated against innocents to world attention.
When these brutal slayings go unpunished, it sets a dangerous president and the wrong signal to other world dictatorships!