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IFJ Calls on Authorities in Somalia to Reopen a Radio Station
The International
Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today has called on Somalia to reopen a private
radio station. According to the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ),
an IFJ affiliate, authorities in Adado town of Galgudud region in central
Somalia have decided on Saturday 2 March, to shut down the private Al-Ihsan
Radio station.
Mohamed Adan, head
of the Hibin and Heb administration signed a letter ordering the radio station
to shutdown and asked armed men in a four-wheel drive to deliver the letter. It
blamed the radio station for compromising the peace in the town and spreading
inaccurate and unacceptable information which is contrary to the policy of the
administration. The management of the radio station denied all these accusations.
“This is a blatant press freedom violation. We call on
authorities in Somalia to reopen the radio station. In this particular context
Somalia needs free and fair media able to play a positive role in the country’s
reconstruction and reconciliation,” said Gabriel Baglo, IFJ Africa Director.
The management of
the radio station the first to be established in Adado since two years said it
has been broadcasting programs on religion, piracy, alleged corruption and
mismanagement of public funds.
“We condemn this
disruptive and inexplicable act which is nothing short of an attempt to
suppress media freedom in the region and demand that Al-Ihsan Radio be allowed
to resume broadcasting immediately,” said Omar Faruk Osman, NUSOJ Secretary
General.
For more information, pleasecontact IFJ: +221 33 867 95 86 The IFJ represents over 600.000 journalists in134 countries