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
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… Read More »NUSOJ deplores continued arbitrary detention of an independent journalist
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… Read More »Journalists face threats, intimidations ahead of Jubbaland elections
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… Read More »NUSOJ concerned about lack of meaningful progressive media reforms in Somalia
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… Read More »RECAP: A look back at Somali journalists struggling to survive media attacks
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… Read More »Freedom of expression and safety of journalists training targets young Somali journalists
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.… Read More »Somali Journalist Killed in Mogadishu Blast
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… Read More »Journalist detained over Facebook Post
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… Read More »Radio journalist survives shooting attack, NUSOJ demands protection of journalists’ safety
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… Read More »Veteran Journalist seriously wounded in Mogadishu
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) in cooperation with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) conducted a Training Workshop for Women Journalists on Gender-based… Read More »Female journalists undergo training on gender-based violence
