The silence pressed upon him: There was no bustling or talk or swift footsteps here; the purple-carpeted corridors were as hushed as though the Muffliato charm had been cast over the place.

寂静压迫着他：这里没有忙碌声、讲话声和匆匆的脚步声，铺着紫红地毯的过道里鸦雀无声，好像施了闭耳塞听咒一样。

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"It is only through swift and determined action against those who use violence to silence t the media that the tragic frequency with which journalists are assassinated in the Philippines can be reduced, " he concluded.

UNESCO: Communication and Information