Hargeisa, 04 July 2013 (SDN) –Hargeisa regional appeals court has on today ordered the release of the Manager of Hubaal newspaper Mohamed Ahmed Jama “Caloolay” and the chief editor Hassan Hussein Abdilahi “Keefkeef” on bail. Hubaal duo of Mohamed Ahmed Jama “Caloolay” and Hassan Hussein Abdilahi “Keefkeef”were released from the central prison in Hargeisa, at around 11 A.M.
The released veteran journalists were detained yesterday after Hargeisa regional court sentenced prison sentences between one and two years. Reliable sources have told us that Hargeisa regional appeals court will also lift the suspension on Hubaal newspaper on Saturday.
On June 1, 2013, Hargeisa district court suspended the newspaper following a complaint lodged by the acting attorney general accusing the newspaper and its editors of propagating false information and defaming the president.
Journalists are often harassed, arbitrarily detained, or attacked in Somaliland. In April, two assailants raided the Hubaal offices and shot at the owner and manager, Mohamed Ahmed, injuring his arm and hand. No charges have been brought to date.
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