World Report 2008: Somalia
3 April 2008
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Recent articles in Somalia
Somalia’s thriving culture of impunity raises concern
The risk of increased attacks that the media face is exacerbated by the lack of investigations and prosecution of perpetrators involved in the killing of journalists.
Suspension of bank accounts impacts work of Somali Journalists Syndicate
The latest action taken by authorities to suspend the organisation’s bank accounts could be in retaliation against SJS’ critical stance on media freedom.
Media council made up of government allies
With the majority of Somalia’s newly appointed media council made up of allies, the body is highly susceptible to government and political interference.