Friday, April 3, 2026

Press

The Illegal Arrest of Journalist Hafid Nor: “No to Intimidation” – SRS

MOGADISHU – The arrest of journalist Hafid Nor Barre, a reporter with Somali Cable TV, by the Somali Military constitutes an extrajudicial act and a blatant violation of the...

Dr. Maryan Qaasim Must Address Ongoing Violations Against Journalists – SRS.

MOGADISHU – Safe Reporters of Somalia extends its congratulations and commendations to the newly elected Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, Dr....

SRS Condemns the Unlawful Obstruction of Journalist Hafid Nor at Aden Adde International Airport

MOGADISHU – On Monday, journalist Hafid Nor Barre was unlawfully prevented and questioned at Aden Adde International Airport while arriving in Mogadishu. Hafid Nor...

SRS Commemorates International Human Rights Day, Urges Stronger Protections for Journalists in Somalia

Mogadishu – Safe Reporters of Somalia (SRS) marked International Human Rights Day by underscoring the indispensable role of an independent media in safeguarding the...

Safe Reporters of Somalia (SRS) Urges Immediate Release of Himilo TV Journalists

MOGADISHU — Safe Reporters of Somalia (SRS) expresses deep concern over the arrest of Ahmed Mohamed Aden, Director of Himilo TV, and Khadar Abdirahim...

Press Statement : SRS Condemns Burco Court Sentence Against Journalist Abdicasiis Cawl

Burco, Togdheer – The Safe Reporters of Somalia (SRS) strongly condemns today’s ruling by the Burco District Court in Somaliland’s Togdheer Region, which ordered...

Journalists Facing Escalating Online Harassment Campaigns

SOS has documented a surge in online abuse targeting Somali journalists, including smear campaigns, fake accounts, and threats delivered via social media. These attacks...

How Journalists Report Amid Conflict and Danger

Despite violence, censorship, and life-threatening risks, Somali journalists continue to report courageously. This press feature spotlights stories of resilience—journalists who cover frontline conflicts, humanitarian...

Protect Somalia’s Female Journalists from Targeted Harassment

Female reporters in Somalia face double risks—gender-based harassment combined with professional intimidation. SOS issues a strong statement urging authorities and media houses to take...

SOS Publishes Press Freedom Trends Report

Safe Reporters of Somalia has released a new report analyzing press freedom in Somalia over the last 12 months. The report tracks violations, harassment...

The Hidden Risks Journalists Face Every Day in Somalia

Safe Reporters of Somalia highlights the unseen dangers that journalists endure while covering daily stories. From constant threats of harassment to targeted online attacks,...