South African journalist Micah Reddy and ‘local fixer’ vanish in Djibouti
The pair were last seen around midday on Saturday.
South African journalist Micah Reddy and his "local fixer," Kooki Mahmoud, have gone missing in Djibouti, prompting alarm among press freedom advocates. The pair was last seen on Saturday midday. Reddy, who worked for the investigative unit amaBhungane from 2017 to 2023, is known for his fearless reporting. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed deep concern over the missing journalists, urging Djiboutian authorities to clarify their whereabouts and ensure their safety.
CPJ Africa Director Angela Quintal emphasized the urgency for answers from Reddy's family and colleagues. Reddy's brother, Niall, revealed the family's grave worry and the ongoing efforts through diplomatic channels for information. Reddy's extensive career includes exposing corruption in South Africa and working in various countries, most recently in Ukraine.
The disappearance of Reddy and Mahmoud has shaken South Africa's media community and reignited discussions about the dangers investigative journalists face globally.
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