NUSOJ urges parliament to revise penal code over free speech concerns
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NUSOJ Warns Revised Penal Code Could Criminalise Journalism and Threaten Fundamental Human Rights
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) warned Friday that Somalia’s draft penal code could pose a serious threat to freedom of expression, independent journalism and other fundamental…
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The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) warned Friday that Somalia’s draft penal code could pose a serious threat to freedom of expression, independent journalism and other fundamental rights unless it is substantially revised before adoption.
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The draft Somali Penal Code was approved by the Council of Ministers on 4 December 2025.
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NUSOJ warned that Somalia's draft penal code could pose a serious threat to freedom of expression.
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NUSOJ Sounds Alarm Over Repressive Draft Penal Code Threatening Media Freedom and Fundamental Rights
- NUSOJ welcomes the federal government's decision to reform Somalia's Penal Code but warns the current draft retains repressive provisions.
NUSOJ urges parliament to revise penal code over free speech concerns
- NUSOJ expressed concerns about the potential impact of the draft penal code on fundamental rights.
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NUSOJ Sounds Alarm Over Repressive Draft Penal Code Threatening Media Freedom and Fundamental Rights
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has raised serious concerns about the draft Som…
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NUSOJ urges parliament to revise penal code over free speech concerns
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) warned that Somalia’s draft penal code could th…
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NUSOJ Warns Revised Penal Code Could Criminalise Journalism and Threaten Fundamental Human Rights
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) warned that Somalia’s draft penal code could th…
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