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South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy has gone missing in Djibouti since Saturday, according to his family and colleagues. Reddy, who is Africa editor for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), was last heard from around 1 p.m. local time on Saturday while staying at the Escale International hotel in Djibouti's capital. The Committee to Protect Journalists has expressed alarm over the lack of information about Reddy and his fixer Kooki Mahmoud, urging Djiboutian authorities for a credible update on their safety.

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South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy, the Africa editor for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), has gone missing in Djibouti. His family reported that he was last heard from on Saturday, around 1 p.m. local time, and since then, no information about his whereabouts has been received from authorities. Reddy arrived in Djibouti on Thursday for a reporting trip but had not been focusing on issues specific to the country itself.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed concern over the lack of updates more than 24 hours after Reddy's last known contact and called on Djiboutian authorities to confirm his safety and release him if detained. CPJ Africa Director Angela Quintal urged for urgent action to establish Reddy’s location and ensure his well-being.

Reddy’s brother, Niall, stated that Micah had been in regular communication with family and colleagues before going silent, raising alarm among those who know him. The incident highlights the risks journalists face while reporting from volatile regions, emphasizing the need for transparency and support from local governments regarding press safety.

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South African journalist missing in Djibouti, family says JOHANNESBURG, Sept 20 - South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy has gone missing in Djibouti while on a reporting trip, his family said on Sunday, adding that they have received no information from authorities about his whereabouts since he was last heard from on Saturday. asserted

he → miss → Saturday

Reddy, the Africa editor for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), arrived in the Horn of Africa nation on Thursday and had been in regular contact with family and colleagues before communication abruptly ceased, his brother Niall Reddy told Reuters on Sunday. "We don't have any clear updates on his status," Niall said. asserted

Niall → arrive → status

The Committee to Protect Journalists watchdog said in a post on X that it was "increasingly alarmed" that over 24 hours had elapsed since anyone had been able to reach Reddy or his fixer, Kooki Mahmoud. asserted

anyone → say → Reddy

"CPJ understands their reporting was not focused on Djibouti and urges Djiboutian authorities to establish their whereabouts, credibly confirm their safety, and promptly release them if detained,” Angela Quintal, CPJ Africa Director, said in a statement posted on X. Niall said Micah's last contact with him was around 11 a.m. on Saturday, while his last known communication with colleagues was at about 1 p.m. the same day. asserted

communication → understand → p.m.

Several hours later, messages sent to him via Signal and WhatsApp were no longer being delivered, prompting concern among relatives and colleagues. asserted

messages → send → relatives

Micah was staying at the Escale International hotel in Djibouti's capital and was last known to have met Mahmoud in the hotel lobby, according to his family. uncertain

Micah → stay → family

Relatives said the hotel had provided little information about his movements after he was last seen. asserted

he → say → movements

Niall said his brother had not reported any threats before the trip and was not investigating the Djiboutian government during his visit. asserted

brother → say → visit

He added that South African and British officials had sought information from Djibouti's government following the journalist's disappearance, but the family had so far received no clarity on his whereabouts and no official comment from authorities. asserted

family → add → authorities

A senior official in the Djibouti presidency, Naguib Ali Taher, said that Micah had not registered for media accreditation in Djibouti. asserted

Micah → say → Djibouti

"We need to check the tourist visa records to see if he came to Djibouti," he said. asserted

he → need → Djibouti

A spokesperson for the South African government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. asserted

spokesperson → respond → comment

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