Somalia: The new Penal Code risks further criminalising journalism under the guise of reform
August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
PARIS, France, Aug. 19 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Somalia: The new Penal Code risks further criminalising journalism under the guise of reform
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Somalia's Federal Parliament is preparing to examine a draft Penal Code intended to replace legislation that is more than 60 years old. As it currently stands, several provisions of the bill risk seriously undermining press freedom and the right . . .
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Somalia: The new Penal Code risks further criminalising journalism under the guise of reform
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Somalia's Federal Parliament is preparing to examine a draft Penal Code intended to replace legislation that is more than 60 years old. As it currently stands, several provisions of the bill risk seriously undermining press freedom and the right . . .