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<p>We were deeply saddened by the killing of Ahmed Hussein-Suale and offered our
condolences to his family and friends. Our High Commissioner in Ghana has made representations
to the Government of Ghana, including through a statement made alongside other European
Union Heads of Missions in Ghana. We continue to urge the authorities to ensure that
there is a full investigation into the matter. As the Foreign Secretary set out on
18 January those responsible must face justice. Our High Commissioner is closely monitoring
events following the beating and detention of a Ghanaian Times journalist, Malik Sullemana
in 2018. We are in contact with the Ghanaian Times and the Ghanaian Police, and have
urged the authorities to conclude their investigation into the matter.</p><p>The UK
is committed to the promotion of media freedom and the protection of journalists worldwide.
The Foreign Secretary has launched an international campaign to end the climate of
impunity and mobilise a consensus behind the protection of journalists. In the coming
year and beyond, we are going to increase the global spotlight on media freedom as
an important issue.</p><p> </p>
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