Nairobi, Oct 28, 2026 (AFP) - Media watchdog urges release of Somaliland journalist

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2026-10-28

A journalism watchdog on Wednesday urged the release of a Somaliland journalist detained without trial or charges for almost a week. The breakaway region of Somalia runs its own affairs and is widely seen as more stable and democratic than the rest of the country, though it has so far only been recognised by Israel. But the Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ) said Somaliland's record on media rights was poor. The press watchdog is......

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