Iraq - Well-known irreverent journalist shot dead in his home

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders roundly condemns the well-known journalist Hadi Al-Mahdi's murder in Baghdad today, on the eve of nationwide protests that he supported. His body was found at around 7 p.m. in his home in the central district of Al-Karada. He had been shot twice in the head. There can be no doubt that his murder was politically motivated. Offering its sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues, Reporters Without Borders urges the authorities to quickly investigate (...)

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