Somalia: IFJ demands release of journalists, reopening of station

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called for the release of three journalists and the reopening of the private radio Jubbaa in Baidoa, Somalia. “The attacks on press freedom are becoming worse and worse in this country, especially with the Al Shabaab militia who have being doing everything to stifle the media” said Gabriel Baglo, Director of IFJ Africa Office, “the new government should take the necessary measures to protect journalists in order to guarantee press freedom and freedom of expression”.