NUSOJ concerned about implications of martial law for media freedom
NUSOJ warned the government not to stifle media freedom and the right of citizens to the free flow of information following the declaration of martial law.
IFJ calls for release of journalists in Somaliland
Journalists in Somaliland continue to face intolerable intimidation, including imprisonment, to prevent them from doing their work, IFJ said.
Two radio journalists sentenced in Somaliland
Journalists Mohamed Osman Mire and Ahmed Suleyman Dhuhul avoided a six-month imprisonment after paying 2,500,000 Somaliland shillings each.
Culture of impunity, safety of journalists the central themes of journalists’ conference
National Somali Journalists Conference concludes with landmark decisions on professional standards, safety and democratic development of media.
Journalist beaten in Puntland courtroom
CPJ condemns the attack on reporter Aweys Sheikh Nur by security guards during a court session in Somalia.
Two radio journalists arrested, cable television station banned
NUSOJ condemned the arrest of two radio journalists and expressed deep concern at the deteriorating press freedom situation in Somaliland.
Journalist killed in Mogadishu, NUSOJ demands immediate end of hostilities
Mohamud Mohamed Yusuf died of blood loss after being on the side of the road for almost 3 hours without medical assistance, as fighters fired shots at anyone who tried to take the journalist to the hospital.
CPJ urges Canada, Australia to step up efforts to free Somalia captives
CPJ urges Canadian and Australian governments to work for immediate release of two journalists held captive in Mogadishu.
Two broadcast journalists badly beaten by militiamen
NUSOJ has expressed its alarm over aggressive attacks against two broadcast journalists in southwestern Somalia.
Fifth journalist assassinated, another seriously wounded; UNIVERSAL TV director released
Two men with pistols killed Muktar Mohamed Hirabe, the director of Radio Shabelle, and seriously wounded News Editor Ahmed Omar Hashi.
UNIVERSAL TV director kidnapped
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the kidnapping of UNIVERSAL TV Director Ibrahim Mohamed Ali.
CPJ concerned about well-being of kidnapped journalists
CPJ is deeply concerned about the well-being of a Canadian and an Australian journalist held hostage in Somalia who urged their respective governments to work harder for their release in a phone call with a reporter on Sunday.
Journalist succumbs to bullet wounds sustained in targeted shooting
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is shocked by the death of veteran journalist Nur Muse Hussein (Nur Inji) who died on 26 May 2009 from injuries he sustained from a targeted shooting.
Journalist killed during fighting in Mogadishu
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the third killing of a journalist in Somalia since the beginning of 2009.
Four journalists injured in press conference shelling
(NUSOJ/IFEX) – The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) calls on warring sides in Mogadishu to cease hostilities and respect the journalists’ rights to do their job without being harmed as the fighting in Mogadishu resulted in four journalists being wounded in a shelling on 10 May 2009. Bashir Khalif Gani, reporter for Radio Shabelle, […]
Journalists commemorate World Press Freedom Day; government disbands Media Council
(NUSOJ/IFEX) – On 3 May 2009, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) held a conference on media freedom and safety of journalists to commemorate World Press Freedom Day (WPFD). The conference, held at Hotel Sahafi in Mogadishu and attended by 54 journalists, MPs and members of civil society involved in media freedom campaigns and […]