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Journalist dies from gunshot wounds sustained while reporting on clashes in Baidoa

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Journalist dies from gunshot wounds sustained while reporting on clashes in Baidoa [IFJ] 09-09-2026


Trade Union Calls for Decent Work and Media Freedom at UN High-Level Political Forum [Garowe] 27-07-2026


Two journalists arrested in less than two weeks by Puntland authorities [IFJ] 16-07-2026


/ Global Trade unions welcome ICJ decision that protects the right to strike [Hiiraan] 23-05-2026


Seventy-two press freedom violations documented in 2025 [IFJ] 24-04-2026



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Journalist dies from gunshot wounds sustained while reporting on clashes in Baidoa 2026-09-09 [IFJ]

Trade Union Calls for Decent Work and Media Freedom at UN High-Level Political Forum 2026-07-27 [Garowe]

Two journalists arrested in less than two weeks by Puntland authorities 2026-07-16 [IFJ]

Clarification Concerning Trade Union Affiliation Mentioned in Report of 11 June 2026 – Case of Somalia 2026-06-15 [OATUU]

Global Trade unions welcome ICJ decision that protects the right to strike 2026-05-23 [Hiiraan]

Somalia Unifor Social Justice Fund donates to Somali Hope Foundation at annual gala in Ottawa 2026-05-03 [Unifor]

Seventy-two press freedom violations documented in 2025 2026-04-24 [IFJ]

Journalist shot dead in Kismayo 2026-03-11 [IFJ]

UN Backs Somali Trade Unions in nationwide labour rights education drive to enable workers to claim their rights 2026-03-05 [Hiiraan]

FESTU launches Nationwide campaign to promote new labour code 2026-03-04 [Hiiraan]

UN Supports Nationwide Labour Rights Education Campaign Led by Somali Trade Unions 2026-03-04 [Shabelle]

Somalia, lavoro dignitoso per pace e democrazia 2026-01-28 [Collettiva]

Israel ITUC Voices Concern Over Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland 2026-01-08 [Radio Shabelle]

Global Workers warn against unilateral recognition undermining Somalia’s sovereignty 2026-01-07 [FTL Somalia]

Somalia ITUC statement on the recognition of Somaliland by the Government of Israel 2026-01-05 [ITUC]

Africa ITUC-Africa condemns Israel’s interference in Somaliland, reaffirms support for Somalia’s unity 2026-01-02 [Nigerian Pilot]

Somalia Donald Trump’s racist attack on Somalia is an outrage we reject with total contempt 2025-12-05 [SAFTU]

NUSOJ Launches Initiative for Protecting Women Journalists During 16 Days of Activism 2025-11-29 [FTL]

New report shows increase of online and offline violence against women journalists 2025-11-26 [IFJ]

Saudi Arabia Somalia, Saudi Arabia to fast-track migrant worker deal despite rights concerns 2025-05-08 [Hiiraan Online]

NUSOJ publishes its annual State of the Media Report 2025-05-06 [IFJ]

Journalist killed in Al-Shabaab bomb attack in Mogadishu 2025-03-24 [IFJ]

Saudi Arabia ITUC condemns exploitative labour agreements with Saudi Arabia 2024-12-17 [ITUC]

Official Information Bill endangers the right to access information 2024-08-20 [IFJ]

IFJ urges immediate and unconditional withdrawal Official Information Bill 2024-07-28 [IFJ]

Report on Violations of Human and Trade Union Rights in Somalia 2024-07-28 [SOCOTU]

Journalist Alinur Salaad detained over military criticism 2024-07-26 [IFJ]

A step toward democracy and rights: Trade unions in Somalia hail passage of proposed constitutional amendments 2024-03-31 [Garowe]

Credit stress report shows that interest rate hikes have elevated debt levels for credit holders 2024-03-26 [SAFTU]

Unlawful appointment of Media Council threatens press freedom 2024-03-18 [IFJ]

Journalist shot and killed by security guard in the newsroom 2024-03-15 [IFJ]

Unlawful Communication Interference within the Mogadishu FIR 2024-03-02 [IFATCA]

IFJ condemns assault on media freedom in Somaliland and calls for immediate release of detained journalist 2024-01-12 [IFJ]

Journalist killed in bomb explosion in Mogadishu 2023-10-18 [IFJ]

Trade Unions Condemn UN-contracted Company SafeLane for Violating Labour and Human Rights 2023-09-03 [Garowe]

Trade unions laud enactment of Environmental Management Bill 2023-08-27 [Garowe Online]

Journalist arrested after exposing alleged corruption within police 2023-08-19 [IFJ]

ILO: Somalia, firmato il primo programma per il lavoro dignitoso 2023-07-08 [CGIL]

Il progetto I.N.FORMA.L. per promuovere la transizione sostenibile dall'economia informale a quella formale 2023-05-07 [CGIL]

New report highlights conditions with chilling effect on press freedom 2023-02-15 [IFJ]

Journalist killed in Mogadishu car bomb explosions 2022-11-02 [IFJ]

Journalist killed in landmine blast 2022-10-05 [IFJ]

Journalists adopt National Action Plan to strengthen safety of media workers 2022-09-14 [IFJ]

Сомали ратифицирует C190 и ещё шесть конвенций МОТ 2021-02-17 [IndustriALL]

Somalia Minnesota ארה'ב: עובדי אמזון ממוצא סומלי מוחים על תנאי העסקתם 2018-12-16 [אנשים ומחשבים]

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