Somali region suspends 15 media outlets, accuses reporters of working without licenses

[Deeq A.]

Addis Abeba – Somali Regional State Communications Bureau has passed a decision to take 15 foreign media outlets broadcasting in the region off air and accused reporters of the outlets based in the region, including the BBC Somali service, of working without licenses. An official within the bureau told Addis Standard that the representatives of the media outlets are suspended for failing to have proper media accreditation.

Source: Hiiraan Online