Press Freedom

Cyber attack: Qurium uncovers DoS attack targeting SJS

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a recent revelation, non-profit digital forensic group, Qurium Media Foundation, announced its role in countering an ongoing denial-of-service (DoS) attack directed at the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) website since the preceding Friday.

Somali journalist unlawfully held for exposing police training fund embezzlement involving EU

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The European Union (EU) mission known as EUCAP Somalia has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction in the wake of a report alleging corruption reported by local media last week, a senior Somali police told a court in Mogadishu on Saturday.

NUSOJ Urges Immediate and Unconditional Release of Detained Journalist

MOGADISHU – The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest and ongoing detention of journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul by the Somali Federal Police (SPF). NUSOJ unequivocally demands his immediate and unconditional release.

Somalia: SJS strongly condemns physical attack and unlawful detention of SJS Information Secretary, calls for accountability and freedom

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 17 August, 2023 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) vehemently denounces the egregious physical assault and unwarranted detention of journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul, SJS Information and Human Rights Secretary, by unidentified plain-clothed individuals allegedly linked to…

Somaliland court sentences Somali-British journalist to one year in prison

Mogadishu (Horn Observer) In a morning verdict that has reverberated through legal and political circles, the court of Marodi Jeex region of the Somaliland administration sentenced prominent Somali-British journalist Busharo Ali Mohamed, known as Busharo Banday, to one year in prison.

Detention of Somali-British journalist Busharo Ali Mohamed faces further delays amidst growing concerns

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) - Somali-British journalist Busharo Ali Mohamed's detention saga continues as her 15th court appearance was abruptly postponed in Hargeisa.

Somali journalists facing grave threats seek refuge abroad

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER / KAAB TV) –

Somaliland president's son implicated in persecution of jailed journalist; unveiling a disturbing web of power

Hargeisa (Horn Observer) Somaliland lawmaker Ahmed Khalif has pointed fingers at Mohamed Muse Bihi, the elder son of Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, for his alleged involvement in the arbitrary detention and persecution of journalist Busharo Ali Mohamed.

Somalia: SJS formally joins IPI

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 28 July 2023 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) takes immense pride in announcing its official membership to the esteemed International Press Institute (IPI), a global network comprising editors, media executives, and distinguished journalists. This momentous occasion further…

British female journalist held in detention in Somaliland, Justice Abroad calls for an end to her persecution

LONDON (HORN OBSERVER) – In a concerning case that highlights the challenges faced by journalists in Somaliland, Justice Abroad's Director, Michael Polak, is taking action on behalf of Busharo Ali Mohamed (known as Busharo Baanday), a British journalist who was arrested, tortured, and detained…