Fifth Somali journalist killed this year

"CPJ sends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mukhtar Mohamed Hirabe and wishes Ahmed Omar Hashi a speedy recovery," said CPJ Africa Program Coordinator Tom Rhodes. "This attack shows the terrible price paid by journalists trying to cover the civil war in Somalia which is the most dangerous county in Africa for the media, with five journalists killed so far this year. We call on the leaders of all sides in this conflict to ensure their forces do not harm journalists."