Journalist Shafi’i Abdi Mohamed, widely known as Shaaciye, has been released after spending a week in detention in Hargeisa. His arrest on January 16, 2025, sparked widespread concern over press freedom in Somaliland and drew attention to the challenges faced by journalists holding power to account in the region. Shaaciye, a seasoned journalist with a … Continue reading Somaliland Journalist Shafi’i Shaaciye Released After Week-Long Detention