Press Freedom

UNCAC Coalition expresses concern regarding judicial action against Somali Journalists Syndicate

The UNCAC Coalition, a network of more than 400 civil society organizations worldwide, today expressed concern regarding a recent judicial decision by Somali authorities to freeze the bank accounts of media freedom organization, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), a member of the UNCAC Coalition…

SJS joins Mogadishu journalists in unity to defend press freedom against government interference and threats

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Today, the Mogadishu journalists, editors, and directors, joined by the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) concluded three-day consultations held in Mogadishu discussing the emergency requirement to safeguard independent media, freedom of speech, and the safety of journalists…

World Press Freedom Day 2024: SJS urges all stakeholders to stand united in protecting journalists and ending the impunity that threatens media freedom

MOGADISHU, Somalia 3 May 2024 – On World Press Freedom Day 2024, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) reiterates its call for the protection of journalists and press freedom in the country amidst increased threats and intimidation aimed at suppressing journalists and impeding critical reporting.…

East and Southern Africa: Journalists targeted amid ongoing crackdown on media

NAIROBI - Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom over the past year, said Amnesty International on World Press Freedom Day.

Somalia state media journalist suspended, salary cut due to Facebook post

MOGADISHU, Somalia 30 April, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses serious concerns regarding the suspension and salary cut against journalist Sugaal Moalim Mohamud, who is employed by the Somalia government-owned media outlet in retaliation for expressing views regarding the Somali…

Burkina Faso's media regulator suspends BBC Africa and Voice of America

DAKAR – The Burkinabe authorities should immediately lift the suspension of BBC Africa and Voice of America, and reverse the directive seeking to control local outlets' coverage, said the Committee to Protect Journalists on Friday.

Somaliland lawyers who challenged arbitrary detentions face criminal prosecution, license revocation

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Five lawyers in Somaliland are currently facing threats of prosecution and potential license revocation after filing a case challenging the actions of the Somaliland National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

SJS relieved by the freedom of SYL TV journalist following 24-hour secret detention

MOGADISHU, Somalia 18 April, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomes the release of journalist and SYL TV founder, Hussein Abdulle Mohamed, who had gone missing late on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024, after being summoned for a meeting with the director of the Somali National Intelligence…

'We'll rather die than pay', SJS stands firm against extortion demands

BY - ABDIRAHMAN MOHAMED

SJS denounces the acts of sabotage and invasion of privacy directed towards its bank accounts

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 14 April 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the acts of sabotage and breaches of privacy targeted at its bank accounts, aimed at hindering the organisation's operations.