British Ambassador to Somalia condemns murder of Shabelle Journalist

Muqdisho Jan 18 2013 (SDN)— The British Ambassador to Somalia, Matt Baugh, has condemned the killing of journalist Abdi Hared Osman of Shabelle Media Network. He said.

“On behalf of the British Government, I send my deepest condolence to the family of Abdi Hared Osman. I urge the Somali authorities to ensure those responsible are brought to justice; it is important to end impunity for the murder of journalists. Their work is crucial to the future of Somalia and they should be able to operate without fear for their lives. I pay tribute to their bravery and professionalism”.

The journalist was killed this morning by gunmen in Mogadishu’s Wadajir district. His death is the first of a journalist in this year following events in 2012 that saw the killing of 18 media workers in Somalia.