Head of Mahra's Revolutionary Movement Condemns Attack on Al-Mahriah Reporter in Mukalla
The head of the Supreme Council of the Revolutionary Movement in Mahra Governorate, Mohsen Shaajoul, condemned the attack on Al-Mahriah channel's correspondent, Zakaria Mohammed, by masked gunmen affiliated with the dissolved Transitional Council in the city of Mukalla, as he was preparing for media coverage.
In a press statement, Shaajoul said that the attack represents a violation of press and media freedom, and a transgression against international laws and covenants that guarantee the protection of journalists and enable them to perform their duties and report the truth without intimidation or harassment.
Shaajoul held the security agencies and local authorities in Hadramout Governorate legally and morally responsible for the incident, demanding an urgent investigation to uncover the identity of the attackers, pursue them, and bring them to justice.
He also called for serious measures to be taken to ensure a safe environment for journalists and media professionals, enabling them to carry out their work freely.
Source: Al-Mahriah Net
