Human Rights

Victory for Journalism: Somalia court frees detained journalist, says journalism not a crime

MOGADISHU – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomes the decision of the Banadir Regional Court judge to release journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul, SJS Secretary of Information and Human Rights, who endured 56 days of incommunicado detention.

Free journalist jailed for investigative report: Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul

NAIROBI - On 17 August, plain-clothed security officers arrested Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul, a journalist with Kaab TV and staff member of a local media advocacy organization, Somali Journalists Syndicate. The arrest took place a day after he released a story about alleged misappropriation of European…

Mogadishu mortar attack: Pregnant woman and two children killed, several others injured

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A pregnant woman and her two young children lost their lives, while at least seven others, including children, sustained injuries when mortar shells rained down on civilian-populated neighborhoods in parts of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital on Sunday.

The Rapist, Prosecutor and Adviser: The Unchallenged Rise of One Man in Somalia

MOGADISHU (KAAB TV / HORN OBSERVER) – In the corridors of power in Somalia, one name stood unchallenged, wearing multiple hats: Farhan Hussein Mohamed.

Barawe's minority community loses vital radio voice after an armed attack

MOGADISHU, Somalia 29 September, 2023 – Thursday marked the International Day for Universal Access to Information; however, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses its deep concern about the denial of the right to information for the minority community in Barawe, in Somalia's Lower Shabelle…

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.