20 August 2008

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Regional radio station director released after being held overnight


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Mohammed Mohamud

journalist(s)

released

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(RSF/IFEX) - Mohammed Mohamud, the regional director of Radio Daljir, a privately-owned station broadcasting in the northeastern, semi-autonomous territory of Puntland, was released on 18 August 2008 afternoon after being held overnight. No charges have been brought against him.



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