Press Freedom

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…

TV Technician Shot Dead in Mogadishu, Police Arrest Suspect

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – A Somali television technician was shot and killed on Sunday morning in Mogadishu's Hodan district while heading to work, police and colleagues said.

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…

Somalia's Press Freedom Groups Call for Accountability and Protection During Meeting with Diplomatic Community

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Press freedom organizations convened today [Tuesday] in Mogadishu with members of the international diplomatic community to raise urgent concerns about the worsening state of freedom of expression in Somalia.

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: A Dangerous Landscape for Journalists

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Kaab TV) – Somalia remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, with escalating threats from both the government and extremist groups.

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.

Global Recognition: SJS SG Abdalle Mumin among finalists for 2025 Allard Prize for International Integrity

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 17 April 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) proudly welcomes the announcement of the finalists for the 2025 Allard Prize for International Integrity—one of the world's most prestigious honors recognizing exceptional courage in the fight against corruption and the…

Somali police arrest journalists, disperse women protesting against sexual violence

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer)– The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the unlawful arrest of five journalists in Mogadishu and the confiscation of their equipment on Friday, 28 March, as they were covering a women's protest demanding accountability for two Somali girls who…