Harun Maruf Explained

Harun Maruf is a renowned Somali journalist based in Washington DC who works for Voice of America, he has also worked for Associated Press and BBC. He co-authored the book Inside Al Shabaab.

Background

Maruf studied International Journalism at the University of London and obtained a master's degree.[1]

Freedom of the press

Amnesty International reported that NISA threats in April 2020 intended to intimidate and harass Maruf.[2] The US Embassy in Somalia condemned the threats, describing Maruf as 'one of the most respected Somali journalist'.[3] [4] Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud also condemned the actions of NISA saying it showed dictatorial tendencies.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harun Maruf Voice of America - English. 2021-09-12. www.voanews.com. en.
  2. Web site: Everything you need to know about human rights in Somalia 2020. 2021-09-12. Amnesty International. en.
  3. Web site: 2020-04-06. Somalia: U.S. Slams NISA Threats On Journalist Harun Maruf. 2021-09-12. allAfrica.com. en.
  4. Web site: Somalia: US defends VOA journalist after NISA outbursts. 2021-09-12. Garowe Online. en.
  5. Web site: Farmajo blasted for linking journalists in Somalia to Al-Shabaab terror group. 2021-09-12. Garowe Online. en.
  6. Web site: AfricaNews. 2020-04-07. Ex-Somali president cautions govt after spy outfit threatened top journalist. 2021-09-12. Africanews. en.

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