Human Rights

Despite court dismissed charges, journalist Bulbul transferred to Mogadishu prison

MOGADISHU – On the occasion of International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is alarmed by the forcible transfer of our colleague journalist, Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul, from Hamar Jajab police station to Mogadishu Central Prison by armed officers affiliated…

Double suicide car bombings in Dhusamareb, officials say Somali president and regional leader were "target"

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – The city of Dhusamareb, in central Somalia, has been shocked by yet another terrorist bombings with security sources now saying the target was the Somali president and the regional leader of Galmudug.

SJS urges Somalia court to dismiss the case against journalist Bulbul and grant his freedom following rejection of charges

MOGADISHU – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) calls for the Banadir Regional Court to secure the freedom of of SJS Secretary of Information and Human Rights, Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul since the judge on Monday refused the charges brought by the Office of the Attorney General.

The Abduction, Unlawful Detention, Torture and Hacking Against Our Colleague Journalist Mohamed Bulbul

PRESS RELEASE - By Kaab TV

'Network abuse': Attacks on 3 media sites involved services of US, UK firms

By Jonathan Rozen - for the Committee to Protect Journalists

ICRC: Sharp increase in conflict-related injuries in Somalia amid escalating violence

GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reports a significant surge in conflict-related injuries in Somalia this year.

Devastating fire engulfs historic Somali town of Milxo, leaving residents homeless

GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) – In the remote town of Milxo, nestled within the mountainous Sanaag region, residents were abruptly awakened last Thursday by a massive fire that ultimately ravaged much of the town's homes and businesses.

Amnesty tells UN Human Rights Council to renew mandate of investigative body to Ethiopia as crisis spreads

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) must renew the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) and maintain international scrutiny on the country, Amnesty International said today, as the commission releases…

Beledweyne Airport Shutdown: Dispute over tax revenue paralyze vital lifeline

BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – A deepening divide and the dysfunction of federal governance have brought Beledweyne city and its surrounding areas in the Hiiraan region to a standstill for the second consecutive day, with all flight services at the Ugaas Khalif airport suspended.

Legal Counsels File Complaint Against Somali Government to UN HRC On Behalf of SJS Secretary-General Abdalle Mumin

MOGADISHU, Somalia / Washington, U.S - Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR) have submitted a complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee for the case of SJS Secretary-General and human rights defender, Abdalle Ahmed Mumin.