The report, entitled "Somali Journalists: Under Arbitrary Arrests, Harassment Intimidation and Threats”, records that 3 journalists were murdered, 19 media professionals wounded, over 50 journalists arbitrarily arrested, 6 media houses attacked, and at least 1 newspaper faced criminal defamations. The NUSOJ consistently and intrepidly outwitted and uncovered suppression of press freedom and journalists’ rights throughout the year.

Those violations against journalists took place in the capital Mogadishu and other parts of the country including Jubaland, Hirshabeelle, Galmudug and Puntland.

"It was a huge problem for all of us the continuing violence against journalists in 2016 and wewantsee tangible improvements over the situation for journalists in the new year 2017” Mohamed Moalimuu, NUSOJ Secretary General

"Mogadishu continues to record the highest levels of attacks against journalists and news media organizations in Somalia. Two of three journalists murdered this year were slain incapitalcity of Mogadishu, which also saw the most serious violations of press freedom.

The report launch todayis markedthe celebration of Somalia Media Day which is commemorated in Somalia.
See full report.

https://nusoj.org.so/blog/2017/01/21/nusoj-launches-annual-report-on-somalia-press-freedom/

©2017 National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) | Maka Almukaramaroad,Waberi,Mogadishu,Somalia