AMISOM Vehicle Wounds Somali Journalist in Mogadishu, NUSOJ Calls for Investigation into the Incident

Mogadishu, 20 September, 2015–The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) calls for a thorough investigation into the today’s incident which AMISOM vehicles wounded a broadcast journalist.

Abdirahman Mohamd Ibrahim known to many as Gacan was working for Radio Mogadishu, voice of the Somali Army. He was injured by an AMISOM vehicle outside the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Sunday, according to Kulmiye Radio.

The Journalist was immediately to taken to Daru Shifa hospital for treatment, who was suffering leg injury.

“We call for urgent investigation into this incident that resulted the wound of Abdirahman.” Mohamed Ibrahim, NUSOJ Secretary General said, “We pray immediate recovery for our colleague.”

N.B: A correction has been made where said Saturday to Sunday.

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