Micah Reddy, South African investigative journalist – Djibouti frees top SA investigative journalist Micah Reddy

South African investigative journalist and ICIJ Africa coordinator Micah Reddy shares his harrowing first-hand account of being arbitrarily detained and interrogated while blindfolded, handcuffed, and kept in solitary confinement by authorities in Djibouti.

He highlights the broader implications for press freedom, journalist safety and the risks reporters face when operating in repressive environments.