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Campaigns and Advocacy


4 May 2012

IFJ welcomes landmark ACHPR resolution on protection of journalists

The resolution calls on authorities and armed groups to end ongoing violations against journalists, media practitioners and organisations.
30 April 2012

World Press Freedom Day 2012: The story of Mohamed Ibrahim

In Somalia, a nation of ever-shifting fortunes, the first few months of 2012 have been particularly deadly for the media.

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From the Communiqué


4 April 2012

Seven journalists among those seriously injured in suicide bombing

An ambulance is seen outside Somalia's national theatre in Mogadishu after an explosion. Seven journalists were seriously wounded in the blast At least four people were killed and scores were wounded, including seven journalists, when a bomb exploded at Somalia's national theatre at a ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of Somali National Television, report ARTICLE 19 and Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
7 March 2012

IFEX members call for UN intervention after another journalist killed

Radio journalist Ali Ahmed Abdi (right) is the third journalist to be killed this year in Somalia So far this year, a journalist has been killed each month in Somalia. And with one of the worst impunity records worldwide, it is likely the murderers will walk free, say the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and other IFEX members, which are calling for urgent UN intervention.
1 February 2012

Journalist's murder highlights country's notoriety as most dangerous place in Africa for media

Hassan Osman Abdi The director of the leading private radio and television network in southern Somalia was murdered last week, report the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and other IFEX members. Hassan Osman Abdi, a senior journalist and director of Shabelle Media Network, was shot dead outside his home in Mogadishu on 28 January, after being followed by five men in a sedan, says NUSOJ.

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Reports


16 March 2012

The plight of journalists who flee Al-Shabaab

Kenya represents a beacon of regional press freedom, and the majority of regional journalists are able to continue to work in the media field without harassment.
12 March 2012

NUSOJ report reveals rights abuses at radio station

The report highlights violations of journalists' rights, such as the victimising of staff who lost their jobs after refusing to compromise their professional ethics. It features the case of Farah Lamaane, a former RBK senior editor who was forced to resign after complaining of unwarranted interference with editorial independence by the station's management.


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Alerts

Journalist murdered on eve of World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2012 Radio station director released after being held without charge for 57 days 1 May 2012 IFJ condemns arrest of reporter, shooting of editor 30 April 2012 IFJ condemns arbitrary arrests of journalists 24 April 2012 In Somaliland, two journalists detained without charge 10 April 2012 Fourth journalist killed since year began 9 April 2012 Draft Communications Act good, but needs wider consultation, says ARTICLE 19 4 April 2012 Seven journalists wounded in suicide bombing at Mogadishu theatre 4 April 2012 Unknown gunmen shoot, injure journalist 27 March 2012 Radio station closed, media director arrested in Puntland 5 March 2012 NUSOJ outraged over murder of young journalist in Galkayo 5 March 2012 Somaliland reporter arrested, beaten in custody; two others released 29 February 2012 Radio station director murdered in Mogadishu 28 February 2012 NUSOJ condemns new communications law as a "licence to restrict" independent broadcasting and media freedom 21 February 2012 Two more journalists arrested in continuing crackdown 21 February 2012 NUSOJ outraged over live radio broadcast that exposed journalists to danger 31 January 2012 Senior journalist murdered 30 January 2012 Information minister speaks out against NUSOJ's Annual Report 27 January 2012 Al-Shabaab militant group conducts illegal raid on radio station, abducts journalist 20 January 2012 TV station raided, journalists detained 16 January 2012 Journalists released 16 January 2012 Journalists detained, barred from traveling in Somaliland 10 January 2012 Puntland authorities urged to explain detention of journalists 6 January 2012 NUSOJ slams arrest, detention of media director 21 December 2011 Leading journalist murdered in Mogadishu 19 December 2011 See all alerts: Somalia
 
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