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The press in Somalia suffers of the non-existence of basic state and civil society structures due to the protracted civil war, which began in 1991. Few newspapers have survived in a country synonymous with the concept of failed nation. Besides the many casualties journalist suffer when trying to carry out their work, media outlets are also targeted by the warring militias, as in April 2007 when artillery shells targeted several television and newspapers headquarters. The security situation has forced many newspapers into closure, such as the Xog-Ogaal newspaper, one of the leading daily newspapers in Mogadishu. |
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| Ayaamaha |
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Language: Somali One of the rare newspapers which manages to
publish on an almost daily basis in Somalia, Ayaamaha is a good source
of information for many international observers as its articles demonstrate a
deep knowledge of the clan-fabric of the Somali society. Ayaamaha tries
to survive under extreme conditions as artilleries hit its headquarters in
April 2007. Website: http://www.ayaamaha.net
(not reachable at times) |
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| Dalka |
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Language: Somali The official newspaper of the Transitional National Government in Mogadishu, Dalka can be accessed on the transitional Somali government’s official website. Website: http://www.somali-gov. |
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| Warsan |
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Language: Somali Somalia’s unique independent newspaper Warsan
writes about the country’s political crisis and the social and economic
consequences of the civil war. The newspaper also raises key issues in the Somali
society, such as poverty, HIV/AIDS, environment and trafficking. Website: N/A |
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