Ghana must ensure an independent, prompt and transparent investigation into the killing of journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela, say UN human rights experts.
“We call on the authorities in Ghana to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrible crime are brought to justice. If a climate of impunity is permitted to prosper in the face of attacks on journalists around the world, we can expect this trend to proliferate, with disastrous consequences for press and media freedom globally,” the experts said.
Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela was shot in the neck and chest by unknown assailants while he was driving in Accra on the evening of 16 January 2019. He died immediately.
Mr. Hussein-Suale, known for his use of hats and colourful veils to protect his identity, was a renowned investigative journalist who worked tirelessly to expose corruption in Ghana.
In a series of television interviews on 29 and 30 May 2018, a member of the Ghanaian parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, revealed Mr. Hussein-Suale’s identity and called on the public to attack him. He also gave information on the neighbourhood where Mr. Hussein-Suale lived.
“When political leaders brand journalists as ‘evil’ or dangerous’, they incite hostility towards them and denigrate their work in the eyes of the public. Such statements have a direct impact on journalists’ safety and create a hazardous working environment for them,” the experts said.
“We urged the Government to ensure that any investigation into Mr. Hussein-Suale’s death includes due analysis of the impact of Mr. Agyapong’s actions and any role that they may have played in the killing of Mr. Hussein-Suale.”
Mr. Hussein-Suale’s death comes amid an increase in recent years in the number of journalists being murdered worldwide. Dozens were killed in 2018, including Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Source: The New Crusading Guide
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Dear UN, I cannot comprehend what you are asking the government of Ghana to do. Are you not aware that the police is seriously investigating the murder of the young journalist? If, indeed, you are not then be informed that the police in Ghana is not sleeping. They are SURELY WORKING TO NAB THE KILLERS. BUT I WANT YOU TO NOTE THAT ANAS' EXCESSES ARE TOO MUCH. FROM WHAT HAS GONE UN BETWEEN ANAS AND THE MP, IT CANNOT BE SAID THAT ANAS IS WORKING TO EXPOSE CORRUPTION IN THE SYSTEM. WE HAVE COME TO KNOW THAT HE IS WORKING TO WICKEDLY ENRICHING HIMSELF. IS THAT NOT EVIL? I NEED YOUR ANSWERS.
THE CREDIBILITY OF CRUSADING GUIDE AND ANAS IS DWINDLING VERY FAST IN THE MINDS OF SOME US. UN DOES NOT HAVE TIME FOR THIS EXTORTIONIST ANAS. IN ANY CASE, WHERE IS THE STATEMENT THEY ISSUED? UN OR NOT, ANAS IS NOT A HONEST JOURNALIST.
Who doesnt know anas is going round seeking help because his cover has blown. Anas end is here. Criminal greedy evil guy
Can someone tell me the statement UN made when the Saudi journalist was murdered in Dubae. If no statement was made then am tempted to say hypocrtics