Human Rights

Somalia: Goobjoog deputy director released on bail as Radio Hiigsi editor held incommunicado

MOGADISHU, Somalia, – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is relieved to learn the release on bail of Goobjoog Media Group deputy director, Abdiaziz Ahmed Gurbiye on Saturday 18 April, 2020 and calls for the Somali government to free Radio Hiigsi editor, Mohamed Abduwahaab Nuur (also known as Abuuja)…

Amnesty Int'l calls Somaliland authorities to release imprisoned journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon

NAIROBI - Amnesty International is calling on the Somaliland authorities to immediately and unconditionally release detained journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon who was arrested and arbitrarily detained a year ago today for exercising his right to freedom of expression. Amnesty International is concerned…

Al-Shabaab carries out first public execution since Covid-19 hit Somalia

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) Al-Shabaab militant group on Wednesday executed six young men over allegations of espionage in Jamame town in the southern Somalia region of Lower Jubba, the group's propaganda media and security observers confirmed.

Somalia: Young doctor shot dead in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) Gunmen have shot dead young doctor in Mogadishu on Wednesday night shortly before a government imposed night curfew takes into effect in the Horn of African country's capital.

Somalia arrests deputy director of Goobjoog Media over Covid-19 related post

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses its extreme concern by the arrest of Goobjoog Media deputy director, Abdiaziz Ahmed Gurbiye by the Somali police in Mogadishu on Tuesday 14 April, 2020 and calls for his immediate release.

Journalist covering Covid-19 briefly detained in Somalia's Jubbaland

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 14 April 2020 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the arbitrary arrest of Somali National TV journalist, Adan Mohamed Salad, in Kismayo on Monday 13 April 2020.

Somali Journalists' union Calls for Media to be Declared an Essential Service in the Fight Against COVID – 19

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today called on the Federal Government of Somalia to classify the media as essential service and open up the operating space for the media during the impending curfew imposed on Mogadishu.

Somalia's int'l partners express solidarity in facing global pandemic of Covid-19

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) Somalia's international partners have on Sunday expressed their solidarity with the Somali people and government at all levels in facing the global pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Somalia's Awrmale clan blames Jubbaland Interior Minister over 'ethnic cleansing'

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) The Somalia's Awramale clan elders have alleged Jubbaland leadership on targeting their men and women in Jubbaland amid the deadly clan-based conflict that led to the deaths of dozen of civilians in the west of Kismayo.

Africa: Armed conflicts and state repression fuel cocktail of human rights violations

Protesters across sub-Saharan Africa have braved bullets and beatings to defend their rights in the face of continuing conflict and state repression, Amnesty International said today as it published its annual review of human rights in the region.