Somalia’s new Northeastern State detains journalist for criticizing president
New York, April 1, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the release of journalist Abdiqani Abdirahman Mohamed, also known as Dhulmar, who has been held without charge since March 26 over a video that criticized President Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali of the newly-formed Northeastern State of Somalia. “Abdiqani Abdirahman Mohamed has committed no crime, and…