REPORTS OF RESISTANCE: Journalism in Somalia – Fighting Terror and Corruption

Anyone who does not report in line with the government in Somalia is working in mortal danger – including Abdalle Ahmed Mumin and Awil Mohamud Abdi. The Somali government and the Islamist terrorist militia Al-Shabaab use tactics that violate human rights to influence independent reporting. But Mumin and Abdi carried on. Abdi survived two attacks – on the radio station Radio Gaalkacyo and on his private home. The community radio station reports on progressive topics such as women’s rights and popular music – much to the displeasure of the terrorist militia. Mumin was detained for 33 days for his reporting. Both lost family members, friends or colleagues in the attacks. Watch their entire story now!

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Timestamps
0:00 Journalism in Somalia – Intro
0:37 Fearing the Terror Militia Al-Shabaab
1:30 The Story of Abdalle Ahmed Mumin
4:34 The Story of Awil Mohamud Abdi
7:25 Feeling Homesickness
9:06 Hounded African Journalists in Exile

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About Reports of Resistance:
From the streets of Kabul to Minsk, from the suppressed voices in Tehran to the fearless fighters in Myeik and Mogadishu. Reports of Resistance shows activists and journalists who have been threatened or imprisoned because of their strive of justice. Along with relatives, colleagues and friends, these dissidents tell their stories of oppression and their continuing struggle against dictatorial regimes and terrorist militias.
This video series was created by Team 34 of Axel Springer Academy of Journalism & Technology.

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