Freelance Yemeni journalist Almigdad Mojalli was killed Sunday morning in an air raid by the Saudi-led coalition on rebel-held Sana’a while on assignment for Voice of America.

Mojalli, a freelance journalist for VOA and the U.N. news agency, IRIN, as well as other news sources, sought to fight the humanitarian crisis in his country through truthful, heartbreaking reporting.

“He writes humanitarian stories because he doesn’t believe in fighting,” said his brother Abdullah Mojalli. “He never in his life held a weapon.”

Almigdad Mojalli has been reporting for the Voice of America since October, focusing on the human impact of the war and economic crisis in Yemen, often seeking out the most vulnerable victims.

He worked with marginalized groups, like minorities and the handicapped, seeking social justice through truth telling.

VOA’s condolences

“As a journalist and as a friend, he will be deeply missed,” said Heather Murdock, VOA Cairo correspondent, who worked closely with Mojalli.

VOA has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of Mojalli.

“It’s a sad day for the Voice of America,” said managing editor Clara Dominguez. “Mojalli died covering the stories that our audiences care about. We honor his memory”.

See Mojalli’s photos for VOA

He leaves behind seven dependents, including his son, Abdulaziz. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 18.

At least five journalists were killed in Yemen last year, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

 
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