The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), is shocked and dismayed to learn of the dangerous encounter in Kismayo, that could have led to the… Read More »NUSOJ condemns unprovoked shooting at journalist, demands administrative action against perpetrators
In marking International Human Rights Day 2021, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply alarmed that human rights violations in the country remain… Read More »Journalists still in peril due to constant harassment, unlawful detention and targeted assassinations
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes today’s historic adoption of a resolution on the situation in Somalia by the European Parliament, as a… Read More »European Parliament takes significant stand against media freedom attacks in Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly condemns the assassination of veteran journalist and director of Radio Mogadishu, Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, fondly known by… Read More »Veteran journalist assassinated in Mogadishu suicide attack
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) draws attention to and condemns, the interference with independent media programming and suspension on 1 November 2021, of… Read More »Puntland must protect independent media from undue interference, says NUSOJ
This year, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) joins the rest of the world in recognising the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes… Read More »Unsatisfactory efforts to address impunity for crimes against journalists in Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) successfully concluded a training seminar for 25 journalists from Mogadishu… Read More »Journalists trained and poised to report on Somalia’s ongoing elections
48th session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Delivered by:… Read More »Oral Statement at the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes the positive strides Somalia has made in the latest assessment of its human rights performance under the… Read More »UN Human Rights Council: NUSOJ calls for action on Somalia’s commitments under Universal Periodic Review
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) draws attention to and condemns the arrest of journalist Mowlid Ismail Diged by Somaliland police as he covered… Read More »Somaliland arrests an independent journalist in an indiscriminate dragnet targeting people from Southern Somalia
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and its partner organisation, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), condemn the arrest and unwarranted detention of an independent journalist… Read More »Journalist arrested for covering militia attacks in central Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) joins the rest of the world in marking the International Day for Universal Access to Information under the… Read More »Building Back a Better Somalia with Access to Information is needed now more than ever, says NUSOJ on the International Day for Universal Access to Information
Today marks the International Day of Democracy, a solemn day that is celebrated worldwide as an occasion for peoples across the world to review the… Read More »Safeguard media freedom as a cornerstone for building democracy in Somalia, says NUSOJ on International Day of Democracy
Journalists in Somalia are making their own unique strides towards reducing and eventually eliminating female genital mutilation (FGM), said the National Union of Somali Journalists… Read More »Somali journalists equipped to report more effectively and empathetically on FGM
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns in the most unequivocal terms, the brutality displayed by the police in Mogadishu, during the arrest of… Read More »NUSOJ condemns assault on journalists, demand accountability for the brutality by Somali police
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is proud to announce the launch… Read More »Network of Somali lawyers trained to defend journalists and news media organisations launched
Two journalists were killed and another 33 were detained while 133 cases of intimidation were logged in Somalia during 2020, the National Union of Somali… Read More »Death and detention major threats to media freedom in Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns in the strongest terms, the unexplained attack today on Mustaqbal Media by Somali security forces, during which… Read More »NUSOJ Condemns Attack on Independent News Media Organisation by Federal Security Forces
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has concluded Capacity-Building training for journalists on ethical reporting on child rights in Baidoa, South West State of… Read More »Journalists hone skills for impactful reporting on child rights
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and the International Organisation of Migration (IOM) have today launched a COVID-19 Reporting Handbook, a quick reference guide… Read More »UN Migration Agency and NUSOJ launch COVID-19 reporting handbook for Somali journalists
