CPJ condemns attack on journalists’ union, calls for killers of driver to be brought to justice
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 5 August 2006 CPJ press release: SOMALIA: Journalists’ driver killed in ambush New York, August 5, 2006 – Unidentified gunmen today ambushed leaders of the National Union of Somali Journalists on the road from Baidoa to Mogadishu, fatally shooting their driver, Madey Garas, according to NUSOJ Secretary-General Omar Faruk […]
One dead, one injured in ambush by bandits on journalists’ union’s car
(RSF/IFEX) – On 4 August 2006, three gunmen ambushed a vehicle carrying leaders of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), a Reporters Without Borders partner organisation, on the road from Baidoa to Mogadishu, killing their driver, Madey Garas. One of the journalists was slightly injured. “Like our NUSOJ friends, we are shocked by this […]
Three journalists briefly detained and questioned by soldiers; Reuters journalists prohibited from taking pictures
(IFJ/IFEX) -The following is an IFJ media release: IFJ Condemns Somali Government, Militia Attacks on Media The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the Somali government and the militias for their recent acts of intimidation and violence against journalists and urged officials to respect freedom of the press as they deal with political and […]
Swedish freelance photographer gunned down on Mogadishu street
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders said it was appalled by the murder of Swedish freelance photo-reporter Martin Adler, who was shot by a hooded gunman while covering a street demonstration in Mogadishu on 23 June 2006. “Once again a journalist has been gunned down in cold blood and in broad daylight on a Mogadishu street,” […]
Radio station closed, journalists harassed
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 19 June 2006 CPJ press release: SOMALIA: Radio station closed, journalists harassed New York, June 19, 2006 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the closure of a radio station in Somalia, and the brief detention by militiamen of two of its journalists, over a report of […]
IFJ condemns assault on journalist by militias in Baidoa
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: IFJ Condemns the Inhumane Assault on a Journalist by militias in Baidoa (Somalia) The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) vigorously condemns the inhumane assault on Maryan Mohamud Qalanjo, a female journalist with the radio station, Radio Shabelle, by armed militias loyal to the Speaker of the […]
CAPSULE REPORT: Covering chaos: Journalists struggle to work effectively amid fighting in Mogadishu
(RSF/IFEX) – The following is a 15 May 2006 RSF capsule report: Covering chaos: Journalists struggle to work effectively amidst fighting in Mogadishu Reporters Without Borders and its Somali partner organization, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), paid tribute to journalists trying to work in strife-torn Mogadishu, where an alliance of warlords is battling […]
One year after BBC reporter Kate Peyton’s murder, investigation has gone nowhere
(RSF/IFEX) – On the eve of the first anniversary of BBC reporter Kate Peyton’s murder in Mogadishu, Reporters Without Borders and its Somali partner organisation, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), voiced concern that the investigation by the Somali authorities has produced no results. “Peyton’s murderers enjoy complete impunity in Mogadishu,” the two press […]
Radio journalist comes out of hiding following Somali government intervention
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders has welcomed the news that Awale Jama Salad, the editor of privately-owned radio STN FM, has been able to come out of hiding and resume his normal life and work after intervention by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG). Awale Jama Salad, who has been arrested and threatened by the security […]
Journalist imprisoned for report on alleged arms dealing
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: SOMALIA: Journalist imprisoned for report on alleged arms dealing New York, December 1, 2005 – A Somali reporter has been jailed since Monday following his recent online story claiming that a faction known as the Jubba Valley Alliance has been importing arms in violation of the […]
President asked to intercede on behalf of journalist forced into hiding in Puntland
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders has voiced growing concern about the unacceptable way in which the authorities in the autonomous northeastern region of Puntland have been treating radio STN editor Awale Jama Salad, who has been forced to go into hiding after being arrested and threatened several times by the police. The organisation has written […]
Radio journalist jailed for reports on Puntland prison
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: SOMALIA: Radio journalist jailed for reports on Puntland prison New York, September 27, 2005 – Authorities in the Puntland city of Bossasso arrested an STN radio editor Monday in connection with his reporting on prison conditions, according to the Somali journalists union NUSOJ and a local […]
Journalists’ union leaders receive death threats; journalist kidnapped, released
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF has voiced “great concern” about threats in recent weeks against its partner organisation in Somalia, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ, formerly SOJON), just before and after its annual general assembly in Mogadishu from 29 to 31 August 2005. “It is getting more and more difficult for Somali journalists to work,” […]
IFJ supports journalists’ demands for improved safety measures
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 30 August 2005 IFJ media release: IFJ Supports Somali Journalists Demand for Improved Safety Measures for the Media The International Federation of Journalists today backed Somali journalists in their calls for the need to improve the security of media professionals in the country. During the opening today of the […]
Radio journalist freed but expelled from Jowhar
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 9 August 2005 CPJ press release: SOMALIA: Freed journalist is expelled from Jowhar New York, August 9, 2005 – A radio reporter jailed for five days in Jowhar was released without charge on Sunday, but was expelled from the town and told not to come back, according to the […]
Radio journalist arrested in Jowhar
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: SOMALIA: Radio journalist arrested in Jowhar New York, August 3, 2005 – A journalist for the Mogadishu-based independent radio station HornAfrik was arrested in Jowhar last night following a critical report about transitional federal authorities, according to the Somali Journalists Network (SOJON) and other local sources. […]