Ali Ahmed Abdi | |
|---|---|
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| Died | 2012 |
| Cause of death | Shooting |
| Nationality | Somali |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | Radio Gaalkacyo |
| Known for | Broadcast and internet reporting |
Ali Ahmed Abdi (died 2012) was a Somali journalist who worked for Radio Gaalkacyo. [1] He worked in the station for three years as head of programs, until his untimely death by shooting with the insurgent group Al-Shabaab claiming responsibility. [1]
Ali was a human rights activist and journalist in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia which borders the Galmudug region. [2] Which has been notoriously dangerous area for journalists for twenty years. Ali was known also for his contributions to the pro-government news website Puntlandi which was based in the northeastern region, Puntland of Somalia. [1]
Ali made contributions to Radio Gaalkacyo as well as the Somali news website Puntlandi. [1]
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