UNESCO Director-General condemns murder of Somali journalist Farhan James Abdulle

“Farhan James Abdulle was a fervent defender of press freedom, and fought for improved security for journalists,” the Director-General said. “His tragic death, on the eve of World Press Freedom Day, deprives the people of Somalia of a voice that spoke out for their right to be informed and their right to freedom of expression.

“The construction of a robust democracy is a complex task, especially in those countries emerging from conflict. Press freedom plays a vital role in this and  journalists must be able to work without fearing for their lives, if they are to fulfill their responsibilities. Every effort must therefore be deployed to find the killers of Farhan James Abdulle and bring them to justice. There must be no impunity.”

Abdulle, 27, was a reporter for Radio Daljir – Galkayo branch.   He is the fifth journalist to be murdered in Somalia in this year. 

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