The headquarters of CBA in Hargeisa remains closed down for a second day even as the international and local media freedom advocates mount pressure on the government to lift the illegal suspension against the television.
Somaliland human rights center, one of the best-known local human rights watchdogs that monitors and documents human rights have blamed the Somaliland government for banning CBA from operating in its territory. The center noted that the suspension was done without legal procedure.
Meanwhile, the Somali journalist’s syndicate has sent a similar accusation to the government, underscoring that Actions targeting independent media have increased in Somaliland in the past few months. They called on the Somaliland Minister of Information to STOP the “hostile tactics”, intimidation and the use of brutal measures to silence free media and journalists operating in the country.
On Wednesday CBA received a letter banning its operations in Somaliland from the ministry of information citing and alleging that the televisions media license had expired adding that CBA was spreading news that could incite insecurity. The allegations were staunchly denied by the Director General of CBA, Hussein Jama.
more recommended stories
-
Navigating Through Turbulence: The Role of Somalia’s Foreign Ministry in Shaping Future Relations with Somaliland.
By: Abdi Jama In the nuanced.
-
A Vision for Change: Dr. Abdirahman Irro’s Blueprint for Somaliland’s Future
Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, a.
-
Past, Present, and Future of Somaliland: A Nation at the Crossroads
The story of Somaliland is marked.
-
The High Cost of Non-Visionary Leadership: Analyzing Somaliland under President Colonel Muse Bihi
By: Abdi Jama In the intricate.