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 […]
OverviewThe Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) held an important meeting with Mr. Charles Muwunga, the Acting Head of the United Nations Office (UNTMIS) and Head of the Human Rights Section. The meeting took place at SOLJA’s headquarters in Hargeisa. Purpose of the Meeting:To discuss the general media environment in Somaliland, the key challenges facing journalists and […]
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 […]
Introduction The relationship between the media and law enforcement agencies in Somaliland has at times been strained, often due to misunderstanding, lack of cooperation, and recurring incidents involving the arrest of journalists. Recognizing the need to foster a healthier working environment between these two essential sectors, the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) organized a training workshop […]
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 […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) officially handed over governance policies to three media houses today, marking a key milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote professionalism and sustainability within the media sector. A media houses including CBA TV, Horn Cable Tv and Carro-edeg Media two policies each, Human Resource Management Policy and Financial Management Policy. […]
Report on the Court Verdict Involving Journalists Cabdiqaadir Maxamed Aw-Xasan and Yaasir Axmed Cabdilaahi The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) has been closely monitoring the legal proceedings involving two journalists: Abdiqadir Mohamed Hassan and Yasir Ahmed Abdilahi. Hargeisa Regional Court Ruling: Abdiqadir Mohamed Hassan was sentenced to six (6) months in prison. The prosecution has announced […]
SOLJA is deeply concerned about the current situation facing journalists in Somaliland. In the first six months of 2025 alone, over 15 journalists have been arrested, and one media house has had its license revoked. Due to increasing pressure and fear of arrest, the former chairman of SOLJA has also fled the country. SOLJA hereby […]
The House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland hosted a high-level consultative meeting at its headquarters in Hargeisa to deliberate on the amended Somaliland Press Law, which is currently in its final stage before parliamentary approval. The primary focus of the meeting was to align the law with the evolving needs of the media […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly condemns the unlawful arrest of journalist Yasir Ahmed Abdilaahi, who was detained in Hargeisa. Although the reason for his arrest remains unclear, eyewitnesses report that the detention was carried out by security forces without a court warrant. The manner in which he was apprehended appeared to be an act […]