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Somaliland Journalists Association Expresses Concern Over Journalist's Detention in Hargeisa

29 August 2026 · Single source · Edition 14

The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) has expressed deep concern over the alleged illegal detention of a journalist at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters in Hargeisa. SOLJA Chairman Shafi'i Mohamed Ibrahim advised all practicing journalists not to report to the CID without a court-issued arrest warrant. This highlights ongoing issues regarding press freedom in Somaliland.

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