Somalia: Journalist Dies From Gunshot Injuries, NUSOJ Demands Justice and Accountability
[Shabelle] The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened by the death of Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi, a reporter with Arlaadi Media Network, who died in the early hours of Monday, 7 September, from the serious injuries he sustained after being shot in Baidoa on 3 September 2026.
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) mourns the passing of Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi, a 23-year-old reporter for the Arlaadi Media Network, who succumbed to gunshot wounds on 7 September 2026. The incident occurred when Bashir, 23, was engaged in his journalistic duties in Baidoa, following calls from his director to stay indoors due to unidentified armed personnel in his Al-Ahmaar neighborhood.
He was shot twice in the back by unidentified armed men in uniforms and face coverings while carrying out his professional duties. Despite emergency surgery at Bay General Hospital, Bashir's condition worsened before he could be transferred to Mogadishu for specialized care. NUSOJ demands justice and accountability for Bashir's death, emphasizing that unpunished attacks on journalists only embolden further violence.
Omar Faruk Osman, NUSOJ's Secretary General, calls for answers regarding Bashir's killing, stressing that journalists must be respected and protected while reporting on public interest events. This is the first journalist fatality in Somalia this year.
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