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Somalia

IFJ welcomes landmark ACHPR resolution on protection of journalists

The resolution calls on authorities and armed groups to end ongoing violations against journalists, media practitioners and organisations.

Somalia

World Press Freedom Day 2012: The story of Mohamed Ibrahim

In Somalia, a nation of ever-shifting fortunes, the first few months of 2012 have been particularly deadly for the media.

Somalia

"Stop the bloodbath, protect journalists and free expression," UN Human Rights Council told

At a side event held at the 19th session of the UNHRC in Geneva, NUSOJ, IFJ, ITUC and RSF highlighted attacks on journalists' rights and free expression, and exposed authorities' inability to prevent, investigate and punish perpetrators of crimes against journalists.

Joint action - Somalia

Thirty IFEX members sign letter to authorities regarding attacks against journalists

IFEX members condemn the increased attacks and judicial harassment against Somali journalists and media organisations.

Somalia

NUSOJ urges Transitional Federal Government to accept UN recommendations to improve free expression situation

"It is our hope that the TFG will accept the recommendations from the UN Human Rights Council in order to improve the freedom of expression situation in the country," says NUSOJ.

Somalia

NUSOJ World Press Freedom Day statement

To commemorate this day, NUSOJ celebrates the indispensable role that journalists play in Somali society in the face of an increasing wave of repression.

Somalia

IFJ highlights media safety crisis at international conference on Somalia

IFJ called on the international community to give priority to measures to protect journalists as the transitional period of the Transitional Federal Government comes to an end in August 2011.

Somalia

NUSOJ makes submission to UN Universal Periodic Review

The submission documented widespread and routine violations of the right to freedom of expression, particularly freedom of the press.

Joint action - Somalia

Thirty-one IFEX members and 25 other groups call on the President of Puntland to respect freedom of expression

Since Abdirahman Mohamed Farole became president on 11 January 2009, journalists have been arrested, physically assaulted, suspended, censored and even killed, and the operations of news media organisations have been threatened, closed or restricted.

Somalia

NUSOJ calls on UNHRC for dedicated action to end free expression violations and the culture of impunity in Somalia

"There will be no peace without justice for human rights", said NUSOJ president Omar Faruk Osman.

Somalia

Stop hostilities, embrace peace: NUSOJ statement on International Day of Peace

Twenty-two journalists have been killed in Somalia since February 2007, with 20 of them being killed in the war-ravaged regions of southern and central Somalia, NUSOJ noted.

Somalia

NUSOJ welcomes Amnesty International report on attacks against Somali journalists

The Amnesty International publication, entitled "Hard news: Journalists' lives in danger in Somalia", focuses on journalists' working conditions.

Somalia

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.

Somalia

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.

Joint action - Somalia

Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.

Somalia

Journalists launch action plan to counter media oppression

More than 30 independent media houses signed a joined declaration calling for the establishment of a training and solidarity centre for reporters.

Somalia

Stakeholders push for amendments to Media Law

Journalists, media owners, lawyers, government officials, members of civil society and parliamentarians held meetings to discuss amendments to the Media Law.

Somalia

NUSOJ welcomes UNHRC's decision to renew rights expert's mandate

The UN body expressed its deep concern over repeated attacks against journalists and civil society activists.

Somalia

NUSOJ calls for UN Human Rights Council to renew mandate of Independent Expert

NUSOJ warned that failure to renew the mandate would heighten violations as rights abusers would enjoy unbridled impunity.

Somalia

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.

Joint action - Somalia

Twenty-seven IFEX members call for end to repression of journalists, revision of media law

(NUSOJ/IFEX) - The following is a joint letter of appeal from NUSOJ, 26 other IFEX members and one partner network:

Somalia

IFEX members collaborate and advocate to stop violence against Somalia's journalists

2007 was a brutal year for Somali journalists: nine reporters were killed, 53 media professionals were arrested, and five media houses were closed down, reports the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ). Press freedom violations skyrocketed by over 85 percent from the previous year, as political unrest and civil war escalated.