The National Union of Somali Journalists is an association that promotes and protects freedom of the press and the interests of journalists in Somalia. NUSOJ systematically monitors and conducts investigations into violations of press freedom and human rights of journalists. It generates and rallies a national and global community of press freedom defenders to take effective action against press freedom violations.
The National Union of Somali Journalists has reported that four journalists have been injured after press conference was hit by artillery fire in southern Mogadishu. Read more here
Writer and Index on Censorship trustee Kenan Malik joins feminist writer Julie Bindel and Index on Censorship news editor Padraig Reidy at Queer Up North Festival in Manchester on Saturday 16 May. The pair will be taking part in a panel debate chaired by Christoper Cook. The debate entitled: “You can’t say that! –– The culture of offence” takes place at Friends Meeting House, 12.30pm – 1.50pm.
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Said Tahlil, director of HornAfrik radio was shot dead in Mogadishu yesterday (4 February). Tahlil was attacked by gunmen while on his way to a meeting called by representatives of the al-Shabab militia.
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