“New York Times” correspondent facing arrest over child soldier interviews flees Somalia
Mohammed Ibrahim fled to Kenya after security agents tried to arrest him several times.
Eight journalists injured in bomb attack in Mogadishu
The journalists were covering a press conference at a police training facility that had been taken over by Al-Shabaab.
Puntland Information Ministry issues new directives for independent media
The new directives ban programming from organizations or individuals not authorised by the ministry.
Editor arrested for “serious crimes”
The officers who arrested Hadis Mohamed Hadis gave no explanation of what the “serious crimes” might be.
Journalists detained in Somaliland
The journalists were taking photographs of a house across from the presidential palace that had been painted with the flag of the opposition Kulmiye party.
Puntland forces briefly detain and beat journalists in Bossaso
Members of military-police forces and the Puntland Intelligence Service attacked journalists who were reporting from a Kat market.
Insurgent group arrests three radio journalists in Afgoye
Witnesses say the journalists were not questioned and no arrest warrants were presented when they were taken.
Veteran journalist assassinated in Mogadishu
Colleagues believe Sheik Nur Mohamed Abkey was murdered because of his work with Radio Mogadishu, which is owned by the Transitional Federal Government.
NUSOJ statement: Stand up for the safety of men and women working for Somali media
To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, NUSOJ calls attention to the abysmal safety record of journalists reporting in Somalia.
Transitional government threatens to close down radio stations for complying with insurgents’ ultimatum
Four stations stopped playing music out of concern for their safety and subsequently they have been accused of working with Hisbul Islam.
Mogadishu radio station temporarily shut down by insurgent group
Hisbul Islam militias stormed the premises of GBC Radio and Television on 14 April, ordering the station off the air.
NUSOJ condemns Al-Shabaab ban on BBC
Al-Shabaab called on radio stations that have a contract to re-broadcast BBC and VOA programmes to cease doing so on 9 April, otherwise they would be raided and plundered.
Mogadishu media houses ordered to stop broadcasting music and songs
A Somali insurgent group, Hisbul Islam, imposed oppressive edicts on radio stations, especially those based in the areas under their control.
Kidnapped journalist freed after five days
“Journalists in Somalia are facing many difficulties,” an Information Ministry official told IPI.
Media freedom and end to violence against reporters are keys to peace, say journalists
UN report documents infringements on freedom of opinion and expression, among other abuses.
Al Shabab detains three journalists from Markabley Radio station
IPI calls for an end to Al Shabab suppression of the media.