Press Releases

Somalia: EU-trained police raid local radio, arrest journalist in Lower Shabelle; Turkish-trained Haramcad forces attack three journalists in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia – 01 June 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the arrest of Ismail Khalif Ahmed, the director and founder of Radio Wanlaweyn FM, in Wanla-Weyn town, Lower Shabelle region on Friday 30 May, as well as the attack on three journalists from RTN TV and Five…

Amnesty International warns of devastating consequences as abrupt U.S. Foreign Aid cuts threaten human rights globally

The Trump administration's abrupt, chaotic and sweeping suspension of U.S. foreign aid is placing millions of lives and human rights at risk across the globe. In its research briefing Lives at Risk, released today, Amnesty International examines how the cuts have halted critical programs across…

IGAD Executive Secretary Commends the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya for Approving the IGAD Treaty

Djibouti, – The Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) extends its appreciation to the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya following its formal approval of the IGAD Treaty.

15 journalists arrested in two days amid crackdown on media covering public opinion and political tensions in Somalia's capital,Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia 24 May, 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the recent wave of arrests, threats, and intimidation targeting journalists in Mogadishu. Over the past 48 hours, SJS has recorded a disturbing spike of 15 arbitrary detentions, equipment confiscation, and obstruction…

Outrage Over State-Enabled Human Trafficking and Visa Fraud Disguised as Delegation to the 113th ILO Conference

Ref: GSH/XX/CXA/SZAM_1 Date: 19/05/2025

SOMALIA: A NATION WORTH SAVING

A Call for Courage, Unity, and Responsibility: Somalia is in pain. Our borders are wide open. Our seas are polluted. A large number of our youth are dying in foreign waters. Another staggeringly large percentage of our people never set foot in a classroom.

Press Release: 'VENOMOUS SNAKES' AT WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY; Striking Geneva 'Snakeover' signals urgent SOS for snakebite action

- Venomous snake art installations have been unveiled in central Geneva to coincide with the World Health Assembly, as an urgent warning to the international community that snakebite envenoming can no longer be ignored. - For people in some of the world's most vulnerable communities, snakebites…

Climate, Conflict, and the Disappearing World: SJS Participates in Medico Foundation Symposium

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) congratulates the successful completion of the 2025 Symposium organized by Medico International Foundation. We are honored to have participated in the symposium's interactive panel discussion held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 8–9 May…

Somalia: Mogadishu journalists' residence raided, one arrested after district official calls for attacks with machetes and sticks

MOGADISHU, Somalia 6 May, 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the incitement to violence made this week by the Karaan District Commissioner, who called for attacks with "machetes and sticks" against a critical journalist. This dangerous rhetoric comes amid a rising…

World Press Freedom Day 2025: Alarming Escalation: Attacks on Journalists and Media in Somalia and Somaliland

MOGADISHU, Sonalia 3 May, 2025 – From January to April 2025, Somalia and Somaliland saw a sharp rise in attacks against journalists and media outlets. The safety of journalists remains a significant concern, especially in Mogadishu, which has become one of the most dangerous areas in the country.