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The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) Tuesday (April 1st) welcomed the release of Sky FM news presenter Nuradin Hassan Shardi, who was taken into custody Sunday.
“He was released without charges and the reason behind his arrest has not been made public as of today,” NUSOJ said via Twitter.
Mohamed Khalif Farah, chief inspector of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), told Shardi to report to the CID for questioning on Sunday, and upon arrival he was arrested, according to Director of Sky FM Mohamed Muse.
Muse said Shardi’s arrest was related to his report on the missing passport of a British national who is an adviser to the prime minister. The report was aired on Sky FM, which is part of the Shabelle Media Network.
“Somali authorities continually harass journalists who portray the government in a negative light,” Committee to Protect Journalists East Africa representative Tom Rhodes said.
“The unjustified arbitrary arrests against media workers is a direct threat to the freedom of expression guaranteed under the federal constitution of Somalia,” NUSOJ Secretary General Mohamed Ibrahim said.
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