UPDATED: Somaliland Government Arrests 4 Reporters
The police in Somaliland detained and released four reporters from the independent Horyaal Radio. The reporters, who were all released tonight, were detained between late Friday and early hours Saturday morning.
The reporters, Mr. Abdi Abokor, Mr. Duale Mohamed, Mr. Liban Mawell Shirreh and Ahmed Suleiman Doholl were either involved in their routine daily reporting work or where at home when they were arrested separately in Hargeisa.
The police did not give a reason for the arrests but some of the detained reporters said they were investigating reports of government using money to buy votes of members of the Guurti.
Mr Doholl and Mr Shirreh were also arrested in the past by the authorities accusing them of running a clandestine radio.
The vote on Saturday by the Upper House of Parliament to controversially extend president Riyale’s term of office, has created a tense political atmosphere in Somaliland.
2 Responses to “UPDATED: Somaliland Government Arrests 4 Reporters”
March 30th, 2009 saat: 8:34 am
Walahi being born in Somaliland i am very angry about what i am hearing in Somaliland. What happened to the democracy we claimed to have secured in the horn of Africa? Puntland which is more currpt and tribe oriented has had a peaceful transition of power yet Somaliland is striving to survive the light of democracy. I honestly think Riyaale should step down and give the Somaliland people a chance to vote. I read that they couldn’t hold elections because it would be too hot for people in Berbera and other hot regions, are you serious? I dont want to see an uprising but i think that is the only way to get Riyaale out of the office and i hope the people see this too.
March 31st, 2009 saat: 6:40 am
I am with you all the way…….I hope inshallaah that day comes with no cause to somaliland’s peace, security and democratic principles. Udub….do the right thing for your nation and be the party your founders envisioned you to be and end this divisive conduct.