Carafaat Posted January 16, 2012 On this day the goverment has attacked the people of Buhoodle and arrested more then 21 journalist. 30 may 1988 was the goverment of Somalia bombarded Hargeysa and on 15 januari 2012 the goverment of Somaliland killed the Media! Somaliland: 21 Journalists arrested on Sunday in Hargeisa, Television License suspended MOGADISHU (RBC) The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns in the strongest terms possible the unrelenting violations against the journalists and the media by the Somaliland authorities in which they had arrested 21 journalists were jailed on Sunday 15 January, 2012, in a string of arrests and media raids in the past week suffered by the Somaliland journalists, making the total journalists held without charges to 24. With the increased detentions and attacks against the media in the past week against the journalists and the episode in which the police raided and shut down the offices of the Horn Cable Television, ordering the media staff and the journalists to leave the offices on Saturday 14 January, 2012 in HargeIsa forced the journalists without reserve to show their concerns through a protest in front of the presidential palace in Hargeysa on Sunday morning 15 January, 2012. However, the media fraternity was not expecting the urgent frightening answer, though unaware their call for media freedom and protection could soon turn its worse. Soon the police sealed the area around 10:00am local time and started arrests along with beating up journalists until some of them poured blood from their mouths. It is a tragedy facing the Somali Journalists on the eve of 2012 and all these acts along others are meant to suppress the freedom of Expression. A female journalist, Nimca Sabrie who was among 21 journalists jailed today said that, “When we were caught by the police this morning, we had been beaten and a fellow journalist had been seriously beaten until blood comes out from his mouth.”. All journalists are in custody. Somaliland authorities accused Horn Cable Television for covering of conference which was held at Taleeh in Sool region last week which its delegates announced a new regional administration independent from Somaliland, according to Somaliland Interior Minister, Mohamed Nor. Somaliland Interior minister, Mohamed Nor Dur who held a media conference after the mass arrests of the journalists said that “it was a mistake to protest in front of the presidential palace, declaring that their authority had suspended the license of the Horn Cable Television. However, Secretary General of Somaliland Journalists Association, Mohamed Rashiid condemned the government’s move and observed the most serious violations in the history of Somaliland journalists. He also reiterated that these acts are apparent attack meant to suppress the freedom of expression and the press. “We have requested if not all of them, to release the female journalists with bail, but our request has been turned down.” Mohamed Rashiid, SOLJA Secretary General told NUSOJ by phone on Sunday evening. The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the systematic move aimed at blocking the media freedom and intimidations against journalists and the undue pressure by the Somaliland authorities. “We appeal to Somaliland authorities to release all journalists still held in custody or bring them before fair court immediately and allow the Horn Cable Television resume its operation.” Mohamed Ibrahim, NUSOJ Secretary General said, “ Jailing humans without charges is a direct violation to the fundamental principles of human rights and call for all concerned organizations/governments to intervene the matter urgently.” “Somaliland must stop this systemic move it is trying to silence the media and allow journalists to report freely without fear of reprisals.” Mr. Ibrahim added. NUSOJ supports Somaliland journalists for courageously demanding the media freedom, safety and protection from their authorities as guaranteed in the Somaliland constitution and denounce the latest string of attacks which 21 journalists were arrested and beaten up, some seriously. Last week, seven cases of arrests took place in the towns of Laas-Aanood and Boorama. Three are still in custody without charges making the total journalists in custody to 24. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted January 16, 2012 http://hadhwanaag.com/detail.aspx?id=55742 Where is Xaaji Xunjuf to explain all this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted January 16, 2012 Carafaat hctv is is siding with some of the parties in Somaliland they are not really impartial so i don't think they will be free any time soon. As for the Buhoodle offensive Somaliland does have the right to protect its citizens from rebels high on narcotics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted January 16, 2012 Xaji Xunjuf, how about the 22 other journalist arrested. Waaheen, Jamhuuriya, etc? Even the had of Journalist association got arrested? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted January 16, 2012 ^^ They were all released today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted January 16, 2012 I wanna see proof!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freedom Posted January 16, 2012 ^^^^^^^^^^ I you for Somaliland or Aganist it old boy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted January 16, 2012 Read here http://www.boramanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1454&catid=66&Itemid=117 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted January 16, 2012 Ok, I am content. My online campaign clearly helped. Xaaji xunjuf, made same phone calls to Kulmiye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted January 16, 2012 Xaaji Xunjuf;775397 wrote: Carafaat hctv is is siding with some of the parties in Somaliland they are not really impartial so i don't think they will be free any time soon. As for the Buhoodle offensive Somaliland does have the right to protect its citizens from rebels high on narcotics. It's a private TV station, Xaaji. They can support whatever party they want. If that's the only accusation Kulmiye has then Kulmiye is a foolish party, saaxib. Waa inay iyaga na private TV station samaystan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted January 16, 2012 Kulmiye TV hala sameyo wayahay eh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted January 16, 2012 ^^ Kulmiye TV hadii la sameyo so qoladii Somaliland.org samaysay ma maamulayso? Arr kuwa nagada..hadowtay nago walayaan: Siilaanyo sonkorta ku kacday ama Siilaanyo Kaluun iyo barees ayuu ku qadiiyay! Aax aniga shaqadaa hadii la isiin laha.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LANDER Posted January 16, 2012 Freedom;775433 wrote: ^^^^^^^^^^ I you for Somaliland or Aganist it old boy? Being for Somaliland entails respecting the right of free press. What the government of Somaliland has done is unacceptable in a free society. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freedom Posted January 16, 2012 ^^^^ I understand that but do something about it just talking about it wont change things. Plus he is not a true supporter of Somaliland. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul Posted January 16, 2012 Xaaji Xunjuf;775397 wrote: Carafaat hctv is is siding with some of the parties in Somaliland they are not really impartial so i don't think they will be free any time soon. As for the Buhoodle offensive Somaliland does have the right to protect its citizens from rebels high on narcotics. Loooooooooool,its clear who is high on narcotics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
