(RSF/IFEX) – The following is an RSF press release: 6 April 2001 Editor released Abdishakur Yusuf, editor of “War Ogaal” newspaper was released on 1 April 2001, according to the United Nations’ Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN). The journalist said he was freed for lack of evidence. He added that he plans to sue the […]
(RSF/IFEX) – The following is an RSF press release:
6 April 2001
Editor released
Abdishakur Yusuf, editor of “War Ogaal” newspaper was released on 1 April 2001, according to the United Nations’ Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN). The journalist said he was freed for lack of evidence. He added that he plans to sue the authorities for “unlawful detention.”
He is in good health, but contracted malaria during his detention and had to be hospitalised in Bosaso. His newspaper, which ceased publication after his arrest, should be on sale today.
