Somaliland Journalists Warned against Reporting Fake News from El-Afwein Conflict

[Deeq A.]

 

In a press release by the ministry of information, culture and national guidance warned the media against reporting fake news from the conflict zone of El-Afwein. The press release added that it is against the Islamic religion and the country’s press law to report fake news. This is according to a terse press statement sent to Somaliland News Agency  to distribute to media houses.

The statement stated that the republic of Somaliland has prospered because of peace promotion within her borders and shall not allow any news organization sowing the seeds of discord amongst Somaliland’s numerous clans.  It also leaves in peace with her neighbors hence the nation cannot withstand one day of anarchy.

The press release also commended Somaliland’s independent media for playing a major role in conflict resolution and promoting peaceful coexistence amongst different Somaliland clans. They were urged to promote the peace conference of El-Afwein to bring the two warring clans to the negotiation table.

Concerning the Tukaraq war the government urged the media to outsource news from top government officials and members of the military top brass. It called on journalists to be wary of dubious news sources that spread propaganda and lies.

Solna