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Mar
19
2021
By The African Mirror
Somalian military court sentences journalist to three years in jail

Somalian military court sentences journalist to three years in jail

MEDIA FREEDOM
SOMALI Journalists Syndicate (SJS) have protested against the three years jail sentence handed down to freelance journalist Kilwe Adan Farah  by Puntland’s Supreme Court of Armed Forces during what SJS and its lawyers described as a farcical kangaroo court trial that took place inside the Garowe Central Prison. Kilwe was removed from his cell in the prison and was taken to a small room where judges announced the verdict where the only other person in attendance was the military prosecutor. Kilwe’s lawyer was not allowed to attend nor was his family. Avv. Mustafe Mohamed Jama, Kilwe’s defense lawyer said: “It is…
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Mar
09
2021
By The African Mirror
On International Women’s Day 2021, SJS calls for equal opportunity for women journalists in Somalia

On International Women’s Day 2021, SJS calls for equal opportunity for women journalists in Somalia

MEDIA FREEDOM
ON International Women’s Day 2021, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) calls for an equal opportunity and equal rights for women journalists in Somalia. This year, the International Women’s Day is celebrated with the theme “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” SJS recognises the tremendous efforts by Somali female journalists working to inform the public amid COVID-19 pandemic and to highlight the gaps that remain. SJS Gender Secretary, Ms. Hinda Dahir Jama speaks on the eve of International Women's Day 2021. | PHOTO CREDIT/Mohamed Jibril for SJS. “Women reporters are braving in the front lines of…
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