UN in Iraq condemns abduction of journalist

The abduction of an Iraqi journalist has been condemned by the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).

Afrah Shawqi was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from her home on Monday night, after she wrote an article about armed groups in Iraq acting with impunity.

UNAMI considers this incident as a serious attack on freedom of expression in the country.

The agency has called on the people who kidnapped Ms. Shawqi to release her as soon as possible.

Authorities have also been alerted to investigate the matter and bring those responsible to justice.

SOURCE: Andita Listyarini, United Nations.