{
  "id": 8879699,
  "title": "SANEF calls for safe return of missing journalist Reddy in Djibouti",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/sanef-calls-for-safe-return-of-missing-journalist-reddy-in-djibouti",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:17:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sanef-calls-for-safe-return-of-missing-journalist-reddy-in-djibouti/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South African journalism community is growing increasingly worried over the reported disappearance of journalist Micah Reddy in Djibouti. The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) is urging the Djiboutian authorities to facilitate his safe return immediately. Reddy and his local fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, have been unreachable since Friday. His brother, Niall, has expressed deep concern and desperation for any information regarding his whereabouts. Authorities are reportedly working through diplomatic channels. SANEF, in a statement published on X, has made it clear their deep concern over Reddy's reported disappearance. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Reddy's employer, believes he may be in custody and is calling for the establishment of his location. SANEF pledges to continue monitoring the situation closely.",
  "summary": "SANEF calls for safe return of missing journalist Reddy in Djibouti after being unreachable",
  "key_points": [
    "SANEF calls for safe return of missing journalist Micah Reddy in Djibouti",
    "Reddy and his local fixer Kooki Mahmoud missing since Friday",
    "ICJI employer of Reddy believes he may be in custody"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "ICIJ confirms missing journalist Micah Reddy is in Djibouti custody",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/icij-confirms-missing-journalist-micah-reddy-is-in-djibouti-custody",
        "published": "2026-09-21T11:06:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}