Djibouti has released Micah Reddy, a prominent South African investigative journalist, following his detention on Saturday. Reddy, who is affiliated with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, is currently on his way back to South Africa.
The journalist was initially detained in Djibouti, a strategic nation in the Horn of Africa, before authorities permitted his departure. The release concludes a brief period of custody that raised concerns regarding the safety and legal status of foreign media personnel in the region.
Reddy works for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, a global network of independent investigative journalists. His detention and subsequent release have drawn attention to the operational environment for press freedom in Djibouti.
As of the latest reports, Reddy is traveling back to his home country. No further details regarding the specific reasons for his initial detention or the exact timeline of his release were provided in the available information.
<small>Source: AllAfrica — read the original story there.</small>
