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Press freedom and journalist safety in Somalia

Overview

Journalists in Somalia and Somaliland are facing increasing threats, detentions, and intimidation from security and intelligence agencies.

In Somalia, reports indicate that agencies such as the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) are using extra-legal actions to silence critical reporting. Notable incidents include the forced exile of freelance journalist Mohamed Bulbul following physical assaults and threats, as well as the arrest of Suways Jama Mohamed, founder of Suways Media, in Garowe.

In Somaliland, security forces have detained journalists following critical coverage. Abdiqani Hussein Abokor Baylood has been held without charge after interviewing a poet who criticized authorities regarding alleged illegal land seizures. Additionally, Hassan Sulieman Haaruun, owner of Galaydh Television, was arrested in Gabiley after making public statements calling for the release of Baylood. These actions have drawn condemnation from press rights groups and lawmakers.

Entities

Abdiqani Hussein Abokor Baylood · Mohamed Bulbul · Somaliland Journalists Association · National Intelligence and Security Agency · Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Somaliland authorities detain two journalists amid press freedom concerns

    Somaliland authorities have detained journalists Abdiqani Hussein Abokor Baylood and Hassan Sulieman Haaruun, raising international concerns regarding press freedom and the treatment of media.

  2. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Somalia intelligence agencies accused of silencing journalists

    Somali intelligence agencies are increasingly using intimidation, detention, and threats to silence journalists, according to reports of extra-legal actions in Mogadishu and Puntland.

Sources

axadletimes.com · hiiraan.com · horseedmedia.net · indexoncensorship.org · somalilandstandard.com