For Immediate release

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns in the strongest terms possible the arrest of two Somali journalists in the Somali capital Mogadishu, on Friday afternoon, July 15,2016 by the the police.

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South Sudan: Journalist killed amidst resurgence of violence in Juba

DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) strongly condemns the deliberate killing of South Sudanese journalist John Gatluak Manguet Nhial by armed men amidst reports of fighting and killings throughout the capital.

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Suspected Islamist recruiter kills four at Kenyan police station: officer

A suspected recruiter for Somalia's al Shabaab militant group being held in a west Kenyan police station shot dead at least four officers there on Thursday after snatching a weapon from a guard, an officer said.The incident took place at Kapenguria police station in a region near the Ugandan border.

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Reflections on the 32nd session of the UN Human Rights Council

At the end of the 32nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, DefendDefenders looks back on three weeks of intense advocacy efforts, which, despite challenges along the way, resulted in a number of key decisions for civil society as a whole, and in the East and Horn of Africa in particular.

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New Shabaab leader labels Turkey Somalia's 'enemy'

In his first such message since taking control of the Al-Qaeda affiliate following the death of his predecessor in a US drone strike in September 2014, Diriye said Turkish interests in the country were "looting Somali resources more than they help".

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African Union Pre-election Assessment Team arrives in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, 11 July 2016 – A delegation from the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa arrived in Mogadishu, Somalia today, on a pre-election assessment mission, ahead of the elections, scheduled for August and September 2016.

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For Immediate release Mogadishu, July 11, 2016

Arrested Journalist released from custody in Jowhar Abdishakur Shaashaa the Director of Radio City FM in Jowhar was released from custody after more than forty-eight hours of detention at the Intelligence center in Jowhar.

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Bin Laden's son threatens revenge for father's assassination

The son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has threatened revenge against the United States for assassinating his father, according to an audio message posted online.

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Portugal beat France to win Euro 2016 through Eder goal

Ronaldo lasted only 25 minutes and although France dominated for most of the game they could not find a goal, and the sucker punch came in the 109th minute through Eder's fine long-range strike.

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Ururka Qaran Ee Saxafiyiinta Soomaaliyeed National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ)For Immediate release Mogadishu, July 10, 2016

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns in the strongest terms possible the arrest of a Somali journalist in the town of Jowhar, the regional headquarters of Middle Shabelle Province, 90 km North of the Somali capital Mogadishu, on Saturday evening, July 09,2016 by members of the Intelligence…

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Ugandan president's rambling speech on Entebbe anniversary earns Israeli scorn

Yoweri Museveni, 71, causes consternation as his remarks mix up Israel and Palestine

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PRESS RELEASE The Right Path (Tubta Toosan) Initiative - Somalia Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have a huge role to Prevent or Countering Violent Extremism in Somalia

Mogadishu, 10 July 2016 – Hon Mustafa Duhulow, CVE Coordinator for Somalia praises the efforts of Hon Ibrahim Isak Yarrow, Chairperson of South-West Better Life Association (SBLA) for his leadership to implement CVE programs and activities in Baidoa, the temporary capital of South-West State of Somalia.…

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Update: Dallas shooting: Snipers kill 5 officers during protests

- A total of 10 police officers were shot during the protests, Dallas Police Chief David Brown said. An 11th officer was shot during an exchange of gunfire with one of the suspects, authorities said.

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African Union to Withdraw Troops From Somalia by 2020

The African Union says it plans to withdraw its forces from Somalia by the end of 2020 after years of trying to secure the Horn of Africa country against extremist group al-Shabab.

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Somalia: The First Two-House Parliament, Six-State Federalism

MOGADISHU - A new parliament will be announced next month in Somalia consisting of an Upper House and a Lower House (House of the People). Somalia has not had a popularly-elected government since 1969.

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Uhuru, Netanyahu agree deals in security, health, agriculture

Israeli Premier thanks Kenya for its assistance in the Entebbe raid of 1976 to rescue hostages.

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NSA to stand trial for spying on convicted bomber without warrant

The security agency must defend itself in a US appeals court for violating the rights of a convicted bomber by supposedly illegally spying on him.

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Pictures: Eid Al Fitr Celebrations around the world

Muslims around the world are marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

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LOCAL EU STATEMENT EU wishes Somalis happy and blessed EID-UL-FITR

Nairobi, July 5 - The EU wishes the people of Somalia a happy and blessed Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations.

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Somalia's president recently held first-ever meeting with Israeli PM

NAIROBI, Kenya – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently met with the president of Somalia in a first high-level contact between the two countries, a source close to the Somali leader told The Times of Israel.

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