NUSOJ organizes a consultative discussion on Somalia Media Law and Ethics in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 19 July, 2018— The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) organized a one-day consultative discussion on the Somalia Media Law and Ethics of Media Industry in Mogadishu on Tuesday July,2018 attended by civil society, parliamentary committee on media and communication and senior government officials who got an opportunity to comment and contribute their views on the draft media law which is in its final reading stage in parliament. The event was made possible by the United Nations Somalia Mission (UNSOM) Human Rights and Protection Unit bringing together more than 50 participants including various sectors of the media from print, television, radio and online media and other stakeholders to share their concerns on the draft media law. Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu, Secretary General of the National Union of Somalia Journalists (NUSOJ) said the purpose of event was to provide an opportunity of dialogue between the media and the parliamentary committee on media and communication to discuss contentious issues in the draft media bill. Honourable Mahamud Abuukate, a member of the parliamentary committee on media and communications said they have taken note of the journalists concerns and hopes the final bill to be passed will have the interest of the media. The civil society welcomed the news and thanked NUSOJ for its tireless efforts in fighting for the rights of the media. Said Jama Qorsheel, former Minister and now Deputy Chairman of the Somalia Think Tank Centre urged NUSOJ to seek legal representation should the need arise. |
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NUSOJ organizes a consultative discussion on Somalia Media Law and Ethics in Mogadishu
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) organized a one-day consultative discussion on the Somalia Media Law and Ethics of Media Industry in Mogadishu on Tuesday July,2018 attended by civil society, parliamentary committee on media and commu