Note on the Draft Media Law in Somalia
19 June 2008
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Recent articles in Somalia
Suspension of bank accounts impacts work of Somali Journalists Syndicate
The latest action taken by authorities to suspend the organisation’s bank accounts could be in retaliation against SJS’ critical stance on media freedom.
Media council made up of government allies
With the majority of Somalia’s newly appointed media council made up of allies, the body is highly susceptible to government and political interference.
Somali journalist denied access to his lawyer during his two-month detention
Somali court dismisses case against journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul.