Safety of Journalists a Major Concern in Somalia

U.N. agencies, the Somali government and the Somali journalists' union are working to address the problem of censorship and the threat of violence against journalists in Somalia. This year, at least three journalists have been killed in Somalia and three more badly wounded. Abdirizak Ilmi, a local TV journalist, was the latest victim. Unknown gunmen shot him at close range outside his Mogadishu home. He survived, but suffered severe wounds. Mustafa Duhulow, Somalia's...

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