The family of missing South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy has expressed concern over his disappearance while on assignment in Djibouti. Reddy disappeared on Saturday afternoon, and his family has called on the government to ensure his safe return. According to his brother, Niall Reddy, Micah was working on a news story unrelated to the current unrest in the region.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that it is aware of the case and is working with the Djibouti authorities to locate Reddy. The family has received assurances from DIRCO that the government is doing everything in its power to bring Micah back home safely. Reddy's family has not received any official information about his whereabouts.
Concern is growing for Reddy's local fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, who is also believed to be missing. The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the Djibouti authorities to ensure the safety of both men and urgently clarify their whereabouts. The current situation in Djibouti is volatile, with refugees fleeing an advancing offensive by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Reddy's brother, Niall, has expressed his concern about Micah's disappearance, stating that the family trusts the South African government to do everything necessary to bring him back home. The family has not received any information about the nature of Micah's work in Djibouti or any potential leads on his disappearance.
DIRCO has confirmed that it is working closely with the Djibouti authorities to locate Reddy, but has not provided any further details on the case. The South African government has a responsibility to protect its citizens, and the family is looking to the government to provide support and assistance in locating Micah.
The international community is also taking an interest in Reddy's disappearance, with the Committee to Protect Journalists calling for urgent action to be taken to ensure his safety. The organization has expressed concern about the safety of journalists working in volatile regions and has called on governments to do more to protect them.
As the search for Reddy continues, his family is holding onto hope that he will be found safely. The government has assured the family that it is doing everything in its power to locate him, and the family is waiting anxiously for any news about his whereabouts. The situation highlights the risks faced by journalists working in conflict zones and the importance of government support in such situations.
Key points
- The family of missing South African journalist Micah Reddy is holding onto assurances from the government that efforts are being made to locate him in Djibouti.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the Djibouti authorities to ensure the safety of Reddy and his local fixer, Kooki Mahmoud.
- The South African government has confirmed that it is working with the Djibouti authorities to locate Reddy, but has not provided further details on the case.
