Abdirahman Arab Da'ud Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

Somaliland editor detained after trading himself for colleague’s freedom

April 20, 2017 6:31 PM EDT

New York, April 20, 2017–Somaliland authorities should immediately release Ibrahim Osman Ahmed, editor of Hangool News, who has been held without charge since April 15, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Ibrahim is in custody in Hargeisa Central Police Station after handing himself over to police to secure the release of Abdirahman Arab Da’ud,…

Somaliland journalist detained over critical coverage of police

April 14, 2017 3:36 PM EDT

New York, April 14, 2017 — Somaliland authorities should immediately release jailed Hangool News journalist Abdirahman Arab Da’ud and cease intimidation of other members of the media, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.