On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, a radio reporter became the sixth Somali journalist to be killed in the last sixth months and the fifth in 2012 when he was assassinated by unknown gunmen in Galkayo, Puntland. The International Press Institute (IPI) today vigorously condemned Wednesday’s attack on Farhan Jeemis Abdulle in Galkayo […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) on Friday reiterated its calls for Somali authorities to ensure that journalist murders are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted after the sixth journalist this year was reportedly murdered in Mogadishu. According to the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Radio Shabelle journalist Ahmed Addow Anshur, 25, was shot by armed men […]

Two Somali journalists were killed within a 24-hour period this weekend, according to news reports.  The International Press Institute called on the transitional government and its backers to take responsibility for the safety of journalists operating in the country. Yusuf Ali Osman was murdered on Sunday morning by men dressed up as school children who […]

Last week, IPI joined over fifty journalist unions and freedom of expression groups in signing a letter from the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) that calls on Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole to respect freedom of expression and refrain from attacks on journalists and the media.  Since President Farole assumed office, independent media have […]