UN calls for thorough investigation into Ahmed’s death

The United Nations through its Resident Coordinator, Sylvia Lopez-Ekra, has expressed “strong condemnation” over the killing of investigative journalist with Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ TigerEye PI, Ahmed Hussein-Suale.

In a statement the UN said there must be “prompt, thorough and transparent investigation into Mr. Hussein-Suale’s death and full accountability for those responsible.”
Sylvia Lopez-Ekra said the failure of the state to bring the perpetrators of the crime to book, will create an atmosphere of impunity and encourage more violence against journalists in the country.
Ahmed Hussein-Suale was shot and killed on Wednesday night by two unknown men while driving home at Madina.
The incident has triggered global outrage and shock as killing of journalists in the country is rare, and Ghana was only few months earlier honoured with hosting the World Press Freedom conference in Accra.
The incident has triggered calls from various organizations and key individuals for speedy investigations, although no investigations have proven that his death is connected to his work.
Sylvia Lopez-Ekra said the critical roles journalists play in countries require that they are protected.