[08/05/2024 01:39]
BRUSSELS-SABA
International Federation for Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemned the heinous attacks against the Secretary General of the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS), Assistant Secretary General of Arab Journalists Union Mohammed Shubaitah yesterday, Tuesday, in the Houthi militias-controlled city of Sana'a.
Shubaitah came under gunshots while he was driving his car in the city of Sana'a.
The Secretary General of the IJF Anthony Bellengar demanded an immediate investigation into the heinous attack on Shubaitah and his relatives to find out the perpetrators and hold them account for their crime.
" Our hearts go out with our colleague Shubaitah, his family and friends at this hard times, wishing him soon recovery", said Bellanger.
He add " Yemeni journalists operate in a perilous milieu and their safety at risk, the investigation must take into account Shubaitah's role as a journalist and trade union leader".
The attack resulted in killing one of Shubaitah's relatives, injuring him and one more of his relatives.
Shubaitah reported to have incurred two bullets wounds in the leg and the abdomen, he has been hospitalized.
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