The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly denounces the arrest on 12 Sep. 2025 by the Togdheer Regional Police of journalist Abdicasiis Cawl, one of the reporters operating in Burao city. This arrest followed an order issued by the Togdheer regional administration. It is noteworthy that this journalist had earlier faced direct threats and intimidation from […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly condemns the unlawful actions taken against journalists from independent media outlets in Somaliland, actions that undermine freedom of expression and the safety of journalists. Arrest of Journalists in BoramaPolice forces under the Office of the Governor of Awdal Region unlawfully detained in Borama the following journalists: Ahmed Sh. Muse […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) has expressed strong concern over the decision issued by the Maroodi-Jeex Regional Appeal Court on August 9, 2025, which once again imposed a suspension on the media platforms Hadhwanaagnews.com, Hadhwanaagnews.ca, and Hadhwanaagtv.com. This new suspension follows an earlier ruling by the Maroodi-Jeex Regional Court on February 8, 2025. These repeated […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland – August 6, 2025The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly condemns the arrest of journalist Ahmed Mohamud Dool, who was detained yesterday, on 5th Aug. 2025, by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Hargeisa. According to reports, journalist Ahmed Dool was summoned to the CID headquarters in the capital early on Tuesday morning. Upon […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) is deeply concerned about the increasing detention of journalists since the beginning of this year. The SOLJA strongly condemns the arrests of journalists from Sahan TV and Horn Cable TV, who were detained on July 25, 2025. Journalist Sa’ed Abdirahman Hussein, a reporter for Sahan TV working in the city […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly refutes a report issued yesterday by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), based in Mogadishu, which contains false claims about the situation and detention of journalists in Somaliland, while pretending to monitor or represent them. The report alleges that 12 journalists have been arrested in Somaliland. SOLJA considers […]
SOLJA SOMALILAND JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION Behind Ex-UNICEF Office, Shacab Area Tel: +25263-4012657/+2522572604 E-mail: soljajour@gmail.com /solja.ed@soljaorg.com Website: http://www.soljaorg.com Hargeisa, Somaliland REF/SOLJA /H-2021 Date: 26/05/2021 PRESS STATEMENT SUBJECT: MEDIA MONITORING CENTER & PHASE 1 ELECTION CAMPAIGN MEDIA MONITORING BRIEFING Media is one of the most frequently used means of communication in the election period for an information source, […]
On May 22, 2021: SOLJA Programming during the campaign period for 2021 parliamentary and municipality election in Somaliland, which is scheduled for May 31, SOLJA will carry out civic education with partner of International Republican Institute (IRI) as stipulated instructions on how to vote, where to vote and information on how to voter peacefully voting, […]
War-saxaafadeed: Ururka Suxufiyiinta Somaliland (SOLJA), waxa uu aad uga xun yahay dhacdooyinka is daba jooga ah ee ka soo gaadhaya wasaaradda Warfaafinta kuwaasoo si joogto ah mugdi u sii galinaya awoodii wasaaraddaasi lahaan jirtay iyo adeegii ay bulshada u haysay oo sii libdhaya. Toddobaadkii ugu danbeeyay waxa wasaaradda hadheeyay inay soo food saareen in Telefishankii […]
Ururka Suxufiyiinta Somaliland ee SOLJA ayaa War-saxaafadeed ka soo saaray Xadhiga suxufiyiin Hargeysa lagu xidhay. Halkan ka akhriso- read here – War-saxaafadeed