SOJRA is condemning today’s arrest of Ilyaas Sheikh Shucayb who is the Director of Warsan radio in Baidoa.25 November,2008

The Somali Journalists Rights Agency(SOJRA) is condemning today’s arrest of Ilyaas Sheikh Shucayb who is the Director of Warsan radio in Baidoa.

SOJRA is worried the situation of Baidoa journalists and this dangerouse is being brought after In a press conference held in Baidoa on Saturday, 13 September, the Governor carrying virulent attacks on journalists for reporting baseless reports about Bay region and its security situation. Abdifatah threaten that he will take action against journalists who report what his administration sees as “unfounded information” and “propaganda for terrorist opponents”.

“We clearly condemn this liable detention of our colleague Ilyaas Sheikh Shu’ayb and we demand his immediate and unconditional release” said Daud Abdi Daud, SOJRA Executive director.

Force on the independent media is swelling even after continual promises of fortification for journalists by the TFG and TFP.

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