Press Freedom Under Threat: SOLJA Denounces Arrest of Abdirizaq Qasim

Press Statement The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly denounces the arrest of journalist Abdirizaaq Qaasim, a Saab TV correspondent, which took place last night in Berbera. According to SOLJA’s representative in the Saaxil Region, the journalist was transferred to Hargeisa. However, it remains unclear whether his arrest followed any legal or judicial procedures. Preliminary information […]

Journalists–Law Enforcement Workshop in Burao

1. Introduction The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) held a one-day workshop in Burao, Togdheer Region, under the theme Enhancing Engagement Between Journalists and Law Enforcement. The workshop aimed to build understanding and collaboration between the media and the police in addressing recurring conflicts, including journalist arrests. This workshop followed a similar session previously conducted in […]