In 2008, the life and livelihood of Somali journalists have been in danger and attacks to kill, hurt, harass and silence journalists have been persistent all over the year, according to the Annual Report of Press Freedom Violations in Somalia by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ). Continue Reading »
The National Union of Journalists has welcomed the release of a Daily Telegraph correspondent and a Spanish photographer after they were held for 40 days by bandits in Somalia. Continue Reading »
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RWB) have today welcomed the release of British Journalist Colin Freeman and Spanish photojournalist Jose Cendon, both working for the Daily Telegraph Newspaper. Continue Reading »
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today condemned the murder of Hassan Mayow Hassan, a Somali journalist, who was shot dead in the Afgoye District of lower Shabelle region in southern Somalia. Continue Reading »
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today condemned, and expressed shock over today’s targeted killing of journalist Hassan Mayow Hassan of Radio Shabelle in Afgoye District of lower Shabelle region. Continue Reading »
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today welcomed the conclusion of the first working congress of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), held in Nairobi, Kenya last week end as a historic milestone in strengthening African Journalists.
In a demonstration in Bossasso, Somali journalists in Puntland yesterday called on the Somali elders and intellectuals to take immediate actions to secure the release of three journalists that were abducted in Mogadishu on 23rd August.
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomed official speeches from Puntland authorities to boost up protection of journalists and improve current media environment in Puntland regions. Continue Reading »
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) expresses its grave concern about the fate of the three freelance journalists who were kidnapped on Saturday 23 August 2008. Abdifatah Mohammed Elmi, Amanda Lindhout and Nigel Brenan were abducted at KM13, western suburb of Mogadishu between Afgoye district and the capital city. Continue Reading »
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today condemned Governor of Bay Region Abdifatah Mohammed Ibrahim for his campaign against independent news media, especially journalists who cover conflict between Transitional Federal Government with its Allied Ethiopian troops and Islamic Insurgents. Continue Reading »
