The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly condemns the murder of broadcast journalist in Mogadishu, and demands immediate prosecution of the assailants to ensure… Read More »Broadcast Journalist killed in knife attack in Mogadishu
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the brutal methods by officials of Mogadishu Municipality against two journalists, and calls on the authorities to… Read More »Journalists brutalised, their gadgets confiscated in Mogadishu
The President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmaajo”, has today officially declared that Somalia’s outdated and draconian Penal Code of 1964 will be reformed to… Read More »Somalia is set to decriminalize journalism and freedom of expression
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) joins the rest of the world in celebrating 2020 World Press Freedom Day which is being commemorated under… Read More »Onslaught on press freedom weakens independent journalism, says NUSOJ
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes the news that journalist Mukhtar Mohamed Atosh, reporter for Voice of America -Somali Service (VOA), has been… Read More »Journalist Mukhtar Mohamed Atosh released on bail
Southwest government has today pressed criminal charges against journalist Mukhtar Mohamed Atosh, VOA reporter, after arresting him yesterday in Baidoa’s city centre, holding him at… Read More »Trumped-up charges levelled against journalist for reporting rape case
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns in the strongest terms possible the arrest of a prominent journalist in Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia,… Read More »Prominent journalist arrested for reporting on rape case
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today published new guidance (advices) setting out how journalists and media houses in Somalia can meet their… Read More »New COVID-19 guidance published for journalists and media houses in Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the arrest and continued detention of journalist Abdiasis Ahmed Gurbiye, who is the Deputy Director of Goobjoog… Read More »NUSOJ laments broadcast journalist’s arrest, demands de-criminalisation of free expression
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today called on the Federal Government of Somalia to classify the media as essential service and open… Read More »Journalists’ union Calls for Media to be Declared an Essential Service in the Fight Against COVID – 19
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the National Union of Somali journalists (NUSOJ) call on the Somali authorities, including federal member states and Somaliland, to refrain… Read More »Somali officials cannot claim Covid-19 information monopoly, RSF and NUSOJ say
Members of British Parliament have launched today a parliamentary motion at the House of Commons against draconian and repressive media law in Somalia which threatens the right… Read More »British MPs table a motion against Repressive Draft Media Law in Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the barbaric act that resulted the brief detention and brutalisation of three journalists in Galkayo of Mudug… Read More »Police target and brutalise journalists covering public protest
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has filed an application at the Supreme Court of Somalia to challenge the constitutionality of the decision made… Read More »NUSOJ drags Senate to the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of its decision to pass Repressive Media Law
National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply troubled by the assassination of Abdulwali Ali Hassan also known as “Online” who was killed in Afgoye… Read More »NUSOJ strongly condemns killing of journalist, demands justice
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and the Aljazeera Media Institute (AJMI) have successfully concluded 5-day training on TV reporting for Somali journalists in… Read More »NUSOJ and Aljazeera Media Institute Conclude Media Training Program for TV reporters in Mogadishu
President Farmaajo Should Return Media Law to Parliament for Revision The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) wishes to express its deep concerns regarding the… Read More »New Draft Media Law Puts Undue Restrictions on Media Freedom
In 2019, journalists in Somalia’s different regions have continued to face an array of serious repressive attacks including killings, threats, physical assaults, harassment, intimidation and… Read More »The climate of ‘death, detention and duress’ as media repression mounts countrywide, says the annual report
