According to the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), an IFJ affiliate, Hassan was arrested on Wednesday morning by Puntland police at HOL’s office in Bossasso. Police reportedly had come to arrest the journalist on Tuesday when they visited his office and waited for him at least three hours at his apartment.
“We are outraged by the court’s harsh ruling against the journalist and call for its reversal,” said Beth Costa, IFJ General Secretary. “The jailing order continues the escalation of a series of violations of media rights in Somalia which indicates a pattern of intimidation and harassment targeting journalists.”
NUSOJ also condemned the court case against Hassan, accusing the authorities of attempting to silence the media. The charges against the journalist are linked to the article he published on his website about the killing of two soldiers in the Bari region. The authorities in Puntland claim the report was false.
“We urge the Puntland authorities to change course and respect journalists’ rights and freedoms,” said Omar Faruk Osman, NUSOJ Secretary General. “The action taken against Hassan is a real threat to media freedom in Somalia.”
The IFJ has also expressed concerns over the reports that the authorities in Puntland are considering deporting Hassan to Ethiopia because of his alleged connections with clans in the Ogaden province, according to a statement published on NUSOJ website.
“We urge the authorities not to proceed with these alleged plans,” added Beth. “Such action would breach Hassan’s human right not be denied entry into his own country, as provided by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to which Somalia is a party.”
For more information, please contact IFJ on + 32 2 235 22 07
The IFJ represents more than 600.000 journalists in 131 countries
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