Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The Director-General of UNESCO has strongly condemned the killing of journalist Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi in Somalia. The statement expressed deep concern about violence against media professionals and underscored the vital need to protect journalists to uphold freedom of expression and information.
UNESCO urged Somali authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and bring those responsible to justice, emphasizing that no democratic society can function without ensuring the safety of journalists.
The Director-General reaffirmed UNESCO’s commitment to supporting member states in safeguarding the rights and safety of journalists worldwide, which is essential to peace and the core values of free and open societies.