HEADLINES:

A British citizen, Shabelle Journalist tortured inside NISA jail in Mogadishu

0
Monday August 18, 2014 - 12:06:29 in Articles by Super Admin
  • Visits: 4624
  • (Rating 0.0/5 Stars) Total Votes: 0
  • 1 0
  • Share via Social Media

    A British citizen, Shabelle Journalist tortured inside NISA jail in Mogadishu

    British citizen, Abdimalik Yusuf, Chairman of Shabelle Media among 19 Shabelle and Skynews FM radio journalists detained by Somali security forces on Friday, is in critical condition after he was severely tortured inside the headquarters of Somalia&

    Share on Twitter Share on facebook Share on Digg Share on Stumbleupon Share on Delicious Share on Google Plus

British citizen, Abdimalik Yusuf, Chairman of Shabelle Media among 19 Shabelle and Skynews FM radio journalists detained by Somali security forces on Friday, is in critical condition after he was severely tortured inside the headquarters of Somalia's national intelligence security agency in Mogadishu.

Eyewitnesses, who were present at the headquarters, told,  that Mr. Abdimalik was tortured while his hands were bounded behind his back.

 
”Secret agents were kicking him in the testicals, electrocuting andstamping on him coercing to say that he is against the Somali government government, the cabinet and the parliament” said an officer who was there inside the room where Mr. Abdimalik is held.
 
The officer added the secret agents were filming while Mr. Abdimalik was saying all what the officers were coercing him to say.
 
Other witnesses and relatives , who saw him at Mogadishu court briefly where he and the other two staff were brought, told that Mr. Abdimalik was paralyzed in his right hand and was lamenting that three of his ribs were broken under interrogation.
 
”This is inhumane and the government should unconditionally release Abdimalik and the two other journalists detained alongside with him and we are calling all international partners to exert pressure on the  Somali government into releasing them so they can get quick medical attention”
 
The two other journalists were also beaten and tortured and one of them,  Ahmed Abdi Hassan was beaten till he was faint
 
Mr. Abdimalik is also a British national and his family is also asking the British embassy in Mogadishu to extend consular assistance to him.
 
Mohamed Adan Kofi, the regional head of NISA in Mogadishu threatened to re-arrest  and kill any of the 16 other staffers released today, if they speak about their ordeals to both local and international media.
 
 
 
 
Ends
Share on Social Media

Somali Journalists Launch 'Disinformation Lab' to Combat Spread of Fake News.

Waagacusub.net - The Federation of Somali Journalists has launched a campaign to combat the spread of false information, fake news, hate speech and propaganda. The federation says Somalia is already seeing a huge spike in social media misinformation campaigns ahead of elections expected before the end of July. Full Article

 

Journalists barred from covering Somali leaders' meeting

The Associated Somali Journalists is deeply concerned that journalists were today barred from covering the meeting of the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States (FMSs) as well as the Governor and Mayor of Mogadishu. Full Article

 

ASOJ strongly condemns the wounding of a journalist & arresting another.

ASOJ.ORG - Associated Somali Journalists (ASOJ) is deeply concerned about the escalating violence against Somali journalists in the Gedo region, particularly in Beled Hawo district on the Somali-Kenyan border where a journalist was injured by security forces and another was arbitrarily imprisoned by the local authority. Full Article

 

Djibouti:Protect Jailed Air Force Pilot's Rights

Allow Peaceful Protests, Protect Media Freedom Djibouti's authorities should impartially investigate alleged mistreatment of a detained former air force pilot and ensure that his due process rights are respected, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have repressed peaceful protests that broke out in response to the pilot's detention. Full Article

 

COVID-19 guidance for journalists and media houses in Somalia

ASOJ.ORG - Associated Somali Journalists has today published New guidance (advices) setting out how journalists and media houses in Somalia can meet their media duties as they navigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article

 

Somalia:Mogadishu has fallen back into the hands of terrorists

Waagacusub.com - Huge explosions have rocket the Somali capital. They became incontrollable, as they occur at least twice, while targeting government officials and their offices. Al Shabab terrorists seem to be recapturing the control of Mogadishu after the government troops and police vacated their bases in the front lines in lower and middle Shabelle regions. Full Article

 

Somalia marks 1 year since devastating Mogadishu bombing

Somalia marks 1 year since devastating Mogadishu bombing Full Article

 

Somali journalist injured in Galkacyo town

Somali journalist injured in Galkacyo town Full Article

 

Somali security forces arrest Al Shabaab suspects in Mogadishu

Somali security forces arrest Al Shabaab suspects in Mogadishu Full Article

 

Belgium has rejected the asylum request of a woman who is a human rights and young girls' activist in Mogadishu.

Government of Belgium has rejected the asylum request of a woman who is a human rights and young girls' activist in Mogadishu. Full Article

 


Leave a comment

  Tip

  Tip

  Tip

  Tip

  Tip


Somalia:War to Defeat Al Shabab Militarily

President HSM's Proclamation to Defeat Al-Shabab by Force in Somalia To overcome the complex problems of civil war, state fragility, and underdevelopment, the Somali people supported risky political changes for a government that promotes freedom, justice, peace, and prosperity in Somalia. For example, the Islamic movements enjoyed popular support to end the brutal reigns of warlords and the military occupation of Ethiopia and establish new government.

Somalia:$17 million external support has not been channeled through the country's single treasury account

Waagacusub.net -Auditor General Mohamed Ali alias Afgoi has exposed missing millions of dollars from key departments within the Federal Government of Somalia [FGS], in what could raise questions about government expenditures. In his report, Afgoi said 25 entities and three embassies have been audited. Unsupported expenditure amounts to $9M; contracts worth $31M not registered with auditor general's office, the existence of unauthorized bank accounts outside the Treasury Single Account.

Al-qaida Share ,IBS bank Somalia launches Visa Card Payment

Waagacusub.net - IBS Bank Somalia, which is believed to have the largest amount of money, Al-Qaeda Finance Secretary Fazul Abdallah from Comoros has started issuing Visa Card Payments for the first time. Al-Shabaab's finance secretary confirmed that Mohamed Ali Warsame had $ 157 million in cash, according to Khalif Ereg, who was later bribed with $ 2 million.

UGANDA: New Cabinet Members and Ministers of State

I hereby inform the country that By virtue of the Authority given to the President of Uganda by Articles: 108(2), 108A(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, I hereby appoint H.E. the Vice President, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Honourable Cabinet Ministers and other Ministers as indicated below:

Journalists barred from covering Somali leaders' meeting

The Associated Somali Journalists is deeply concerned that journalists were today barred from covering the meeting of the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States (FMSs) as well as the Governor and Mayor of Mogadishu.

Somalia's leader mourns death of Namibia president

Waagacusub.net - Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday mourned the death of Namibia President Hage G. Geingob and sent condolences to the government of the African country. Full Article

 

Somalia's ex-president warns of risk of 'political crisis' over plans to overhaul constitution

Waagacusub.net - Somalia's former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Monday warned of the risk of political crisis over plans by the incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to overhaul the constitution. Full Article

 

Egyptian President says will protect Somalia against anz threat

Waagacusub.net - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said his country will protect Somalia against any threat in what can be described as an indirect response to recent Ethiopia's move to access the seaport of Somaliland. Full Article

 

Egypt Condemns Suicide Bomber Attack in Somalia

Egypt on Tuesday condemned a suicide bomber attack in Somalia that killed at least 20 soldiers. The attack took place at a training camp in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on Monday. The al-Shabab terrorist group claimed responsibility. Full Article

 

Somalia:War to Defeat Al Shabab Militarily

President HSM's Proclamation to Defeat Al-Shabab by Force in Somalia To overcome the complex problems of civil war, state fragility, and underdevelopment, the Somali people supported risky political changes for a government that promotes freedom, justice, peace, and prosperity in Somalia. For example, the Islamic movements enjoyed popular support to end the brutal reigns of warlords and the military occupation of Ethiopia and establish new government. Full Article

 

Hormuud telecom and Al-Shabaab's Strategy of Destroying Mobile Communication Masts

Hormuud's Assault on African Peacekeepers Figure 14: African Peace Keepers Hormuud launched a scorching public campaign against the Kenyan military forces in AMISOM in late August 2019. Full Article

 

Former Intel official stripped from NISA membership

Former Intel official stripped from NISA membership Full Article

 

PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS.

PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS. Full Article

 

Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights

Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights Full Article

 

Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa

Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa Full Article