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New COVID-19 guidance published for journalists and media houses in Somalia

April 16, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 media duties as they navigate the effects of the coronavirus […]

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NUSOJ laments broadcast journalist’s arrest, demands de-criminalisation of free expression

April 14, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 Media Group. According to fellow journalists, Gurbiye has been arrested […]

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Journalists’ union Calls for Media to be Declared an Essential Service in the Fight Against COVID – 19

April 13, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 up the operating space for the media during the impending […]

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Somali officials cannot claim Covid-19 information monopoly, RSF and NUSOJ say

April 8, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 from claiming a monopoly of information about the coronavirus crisis […]

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British MPs table a motion against Repressive Draft Media Law in Somalia

February 25, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 to freedom of expression in Somalia. The campaign by the […]

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Police target and brutalise journalists covering public protest

February 20, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 region in central Somalia, and subsequent equipment confiscation. Ahmed Mohamed […]

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NUSOJ drags Senate to the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of its decision to pass Repressive Media Law

February 19, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 by the Upper House of the Federal Parliament (Senate) to […]

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NUSOJ strongly condemns killing of journalist, demands justice

February 17, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 town of Lower Shabelle Region, 30 KM south of Mogadishu. […]

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NUSOJ and Aljazeera Media Institute Conclude Media Training Program for TV reporters in Mogadishu

February 13, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 Mogadishu to operate effectively and professionally as a broadcast journalist […]

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New Draft Media Law Puts Undue Restrictions on Media Freedom

January 20, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 provisions of the “New Draft Media Law”, which grants the […]

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The climate of ‘death, detention and duress’ as media repression mounts countrywide, says the annual report

January 15, 2020 NUSOJ 0

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 censorship, according to the Annual Report on State of Media Freedom […]

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NUSOJ deplores continued arbitrary detention of an independent journalist

October 9, 2019 NUSOJ 0

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is shocked and alarmed by the continued arbitrary detention of an independent journalist in Baidoa city by the security forces of Southwest regional state on Wednesday, 25 September […]

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Journalists face threats, intimidations ahead of Jubbaland elections

May 31, 2019 NUSOJ 0

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns multi-pronged attacks by Jubbaland authorities in Kismayo against journalists reporting on sensitive issues, threatening freedom of expression ahead of elections slated for August 2019. Journalists reporting on […]

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NUSOJ concerned about lack of meaningful progressive media reforms in Somalia

May 3, 2019 NUSOJ 0

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) joins the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2019 amid increased calls for the realignment of Somalia’s media laws with the provisional constitutional provisions […]

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RECAP: A look back at Somali journalists struggling to survive media attacks

January 1, 2019 NUSOJ 0

2018 has been another year where journalists in Somalia have been affected by threats, intimidations, arrests, judicial persecutions, torture and killings. Numerous reports compiled by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) have painted a […]

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Freedom of expression and safety of journalists training targets young Somali journalists

December 25, 2018 NUSOJ 0

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) in cooperation with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has concluded a two-day workshop on freedom of expression and safety of journalists in Mogadishu with the aim of […]

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Somali Journalist Killed in Mogadishu Blast

December 22, 2018 NUSOJ 0

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today condemns the murder of veteran journalist and other innocent people by coordinated double suicide bombings in Mogadishu. Long-serving journalist Awil Dahir Salad, a TV anchor for privately […]

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Journalist detained over Facebook Post

December 16, 2018 NUSOJ 0

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today called for the immediate and unconditional release of a journalist arrested in Somaliland after posting a comment on Facebook. On Thursday, 13 December 2018, Somaliland Police […]

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Radio journalist survives shooting attack, NUSOJ demands protection of journalists’ safety

December 11, 2018 NUSOJ 0

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today called for an end to threats and physical attacks against journalists in Puntland, after a journalist survived a shooting attack in Puntland’s commercial city Bossasso. On […]

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Veteran Journalist seriously wounded in Mogadishu

December 4, 2018 NUSOJ 0

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns in the strongest terms possible the assassination attempt of journalist Ismail Sheikh Khalifa after vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) that was planted in his car exploded at […]

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