UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of reporter Hindiya Haji Mohamed in Mogadishu

“I condemn the killing of Hindiya Haji Mohamed,” the Director-General said. “Pluralistic and independent media are vital to freedom of expression and cannot operate without the dedicated work of journalists. It is essential for Somali society as a whole that the perpetrators of this crime are brought to justice.”

Mohamed, a reporter for Radio Mogadishu and Somali National TV, was fatally injured in the explosion of a bomb set in her car.

The Director-General of UNESCO issues statements on the killing of media workers in line with Resolution 29 adopted by UNESCO Member States at the Organization’s General Conference of 1997, entitled “Condemnation of Violence against Journalists.” These statements are posted on a dedicated webpage, UNESCO condemns the killing of journalists.

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